Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN) – Trauma ER, Night Shifts

Foundation Health Partners; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention incentive

Relocation & transitional housing

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners is seeking a dedicated Forensic Nurse Examiner to join the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Emergency Services Department. The role includes medical-forensic assessments, evidence collection, and discharge planning within an acute care setting.

Prerequisites include Alaska RN license, Associate degree in nursing, and BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required. Responsibilities span coordination with law enforcement and advocacy, plus potential court testimony when needed.

Qualifications

• Alaska RN license required or in process.
• Associate degree in nursing required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS or PALS may be required depending on area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care for acute patients.
• Develop discharge plans addressing patient needs and referrals.
• Communicate with law enforcement, victim advocates and other providers.
• Provide expert testimony in court when subpoenaed.
• Perform medical-forensic assessments and collect evidence as needed.

Skills

Forensic nursing

SANE-A / SANE-P

Independent work

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Alaska RN license

Associate's degree in nursing

BLS certification

ACLS / PALS (may be required)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Foundation Health Partners is seeking a dedicated Forensic Nurse Examiner to join the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Emergency Services Department. The role includes medical-forensic assessments, evidence collection, and discharge planning within an acute care setting.

Prerequisites include Alaska RN license, Associate degree in nursing, and BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required. Responsibilities span coordination with law enforcement and advocacy, plus potential court testimony when needed.