Part-Time Forensic Nurse Examiner | Medico-Legal Specialist

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester, VA seeks a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) for part-time on-site work. The role supports medico-legal consults and forensic health services within the community, healthcare system, and legal settings.

Qualifications include a BSN preferred, RN license, and at least three years in specialized nursing (emergency/trauma). On-call availability and travel are required; SANE certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• Minimum three years' experience in specialized nursing (women/infants/children; emergency or trauma).
• Active RN license; Virginia license or eligibility with Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Current BLS and AHA Healthcare Provider CPR required; SANE-A or SANE-P preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel; on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide medico-legal consultative and healthcare services across clinical, legal, and community settings.
• Perform evidence collection, forensic documentation, and interpretation of non-accidental trauma vs. normal variants.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary investigative team and participate in on-call rotations.
• Maintain ongoing education and certification as required.

Skills

Forensic nursing

Clinical communication

Travel-ready

Education

BSN degree

RN license

Forensic Nursing course

Job description

Valley Health in Winchester, VA seeks a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) for part-time on-site work. The role supports medico-legal consults and forensic health services within the community, healthcare system, and legal settings.

Qualifications include a BSN preferred, RN license, and at least three years in specialized nursing (emergency/trauma). On-call availability and travel are required; SANE certification is a plus.