Forensic Nurse Examiner

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a dedicated Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) to provide high-quality, compassionate forensic nursing care. This PRN role requires flexibility across multiple shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours within an 8-week period.

The program emphasizes evidence collection, patient-centered care, and collaboration with law enforcement and medical staff. As part of the Ewing Forensic Assessment and Consultation Teams (FACT), you will respond to requests for forensic exams,

Qualifications

• Minimum RN licensure in Virginia or multi-state license eligible.
• BSN preferred within 5 years if ADN held, with plan to complete BSN.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for forensic medical examinations for sexual assault/physical abuse cases.
• Conduct examinations and collect evidence following established SOPs and guidelines.
• Respond to subpoenas related to cases examined as a SANE/FNE.
• Participate in education sessions, lectures, and research projects related to sexual assault care.
• Document and evaluate care processes with colleagues and leadership.
• Support patients and families through the healthcare continuum, from prevention to end-of-life decisions.

Skills

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Compassion

Teamwork

Emotional intelligence

Active listening

Courtroom speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Forensic Nurse Examiner to join the team. This role will be PRN, with various shifts. Minimum requirement is 48 hours in an 8-week period. Office Hours are 24/7. Main locations areInova Fairfax Hospital & 2740 Prosperity. Occasional coverage is required at our Satellite Locations: King Street or Cornwall.

The Ewing Forensic Assessment and Consultation Teams (FACT) Program forensic nurse examiner (FNE) is a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) responsible for responding to requests for forensic medical examinations of the alleged sexually assaulted/ physically abused patient and/or suspect evidence collection.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Forensic Nurse Examiner Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery while determining process for delivery of care from direct patient and family communication, technology and other healthcare team member collaboration.
• Provides safe and therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way while incorporating differences into the provision of care. Conducts all patient care in a patient and family centered manner. Arrives within the necessary defined timeframe for each request.
• Responds to all subpoenas on cases examined as a sexual assault nurse examiner.
• Participates in any sexual assault/physical violence research projects. Assists with lectures/presentations to medical staff, nurses, law enforcement agencies and community groups.
• Develops and adheres to sexual assault policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Participates in the documentation and evaluation processes with colleagues and leadership.
• Supports/empowers patients and families as they progress through the healthcare continuum from health promotion to end of life decisions.
• Provides validation of clinical decisions for other staff members and seeks validation from others for complex patients or unfamiliar situations.
• Works collaboratively and demonstrates respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Associate's Degree. If RN has an Associate's Degree, within 2 years of date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 5 years of the start date.
• Experience:6 months of RN experience
• Certifications/Licensures: BLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: SANE (both adult & pediatric) course completion required within 30 days of hire.
• Other: Flexibility, Critical thinking, compassion, teamwork, emotional intelligence, active listening, must be comfortable speaking in from of an audience (specifically in a courtroom)
• No dual roles: for example, combining this FNE PRN role with another full-time position.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.