Forensic Nurse Examiner: ER Care and Evidence Expert

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UM Baltimore-Washington Medical Center seeks a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) to provide comprehensive care to sexual assault patients in the Emergency Department. The role includes medical-forensic history, examination, evidence collection, and crisis intervention, with reporting to authorities as needed.

The FNE will collaborate with advocacy groups, law enforcement, and crime labs, offering referrals and follow-up care while participating in legal proceedings, including courtroom testimony.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or substantially equivalent in Maryland.
• Must have current RN FNE-A or RN FNE-A/P license in Maryland or obtain within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to sexual assault patients in the ED.
• Conduct medical forensic history and physical examination and collect evidence.
• Coordinate reporting to police or Child Protective Services when applicable.
• Interface with patient advocacy, law enforcement and crime labs.
• Participate in legal proceedings including courtroom testimony.

Skills

Forensic nursing

Crisis intervention

Evidence collection

Emergency department care

Education

RN license (Maryland)

FNE-A or FNE-A/P certification

Job description

UM Baltimore-Washington Medical Center seeks a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) to provide comprehensive care to sexual assault patients in the Emergency Department. The role includes medical-forensic history, examination, evidence collection, and crisis intervention, with reporting to authorities as needed.

The FNE will collaborate with advocacy groups, law enforcement, and crime labs, offering referrals and follow-up care while participating in legal proceedings, including courtroom testimony.