Forensic Nurse Examiner Onsite Resource

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Mind Health resources

Disability benefits

Rewards & Recognition

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Forensic Nurse Examiner to perform forensic assessments and evidence collection for sexual assault victims (13+ years) and interpersonal violence. This is an on-site role with documentation of injuries, crisis intervention, and referrals as appropriate.

The position requires a BSN, 18 months nursing experience, MD RN in good standing, and CPR certification; FNE certification is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN degree in nursing required.
• 18 months nursing experience in any field; emergency/trauma preferred.
• Maryland RN in good standing; Forensic Nurse Examiner certification strongly preferred.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic physical assessment and evidence collection for sexual assault victims (13+ years) and interpersonal violence.
• Document injuries and photos, provide crisis intervention and referrals as appropriate.
• Provide factual testimony for judicial proceedings and maintain required annual certifications.

Skills

Emergency/trauma nursing experience

Crisis intervention

Documentation and testimony

Education

BSN in nursing

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring Forensic Nurse Examiners: On Site Resource!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to join our Mercy family.

Responsibilities

The Forensic Nurse Examiner provides forensic physical assessment and evidence collection to patients who are victimized by sexual assault (13 years and older), and interpersonal violence for all ages. This includes injury and photo documentation, crisis intervention and prophylactic medications with referrals as appropriate. The F.N.E. is expected to provide fact testimony for judicial proceedings. The F.N.E. must meet annual criteria to maintain certification (200 hours, 3 exams, 8 hours continuing education), as well as annual OSHA, PPD and Mercy mandatory requirements.

Requirements

• Must have at minimum a BSN degree in nursing
• Must have 18 months experience in nursing in any field (preferably emergency/trauma, women's health experience)
• Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing in the State of Maryland
• FNE (Forensic Nurse Examiner) Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing is strongly preferred.
• Must have current Healthcare Provider Level CPR certification

Min

USD $30.28/Hr.

Max

USD $49.96/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and "catch up" provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.