Forensic Nurse Examiner- PRN- D/N

<p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Forensic Nurse Examiner will provide specialized care utilizing medical forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;Essential Functions:</strong></p><ol><li>Provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to patients with a complaint of sexual assault utilizing the nursing process.</li><li>&nbsp;Perform a complete medical forensic exam including but not limited to: obtaining a detailed history for the purpose of treatment/evidence collection, completing a detailed head-to-toe assessment looking for trauma.</li><li>Complete documentation of the forensic record to include use of digital photography for identification/documentation of injuries.</li><li>Provides evidence collection while maintaining chain of custody according to regulatory guidelines.</li><li>Administer and/or oversee all medications per program protocol.</li><li>Provides emotional and social support resources.</li><li>Maintain expertise and current knowledge in performing medical forensic exams related to forensic science, trauma informed care, current legal laws and statues, any changing evidence collection procedures and emerging trends.</li><li>Participate in professional development, community education and prevention efforts, staff meetings and educational opportunities.</li><li>Maintain a professional, collaborative working relationship with multidisciplinary team to include, but not limited to: law enforcement, state’s attorney, crime lab.</li><li>Provides fact/expert witness testimony as required</li></ol><p><strong>Educational/Experience Requirements:</strong></p><p>BSN Graduate of an accredited nursing program.</p><p>2 years of clinical experience as RN.</p><p>Ability to work autonomously with excellent communication and customer service skills. In addition, must also work well with multi-disciplinary team and peers.</p><p>Rotating on call shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays</p><p><strong>Required License/Certifications</strong><strong>:</strong></p><p>Current RN License in state of MD or compact state</p><p>Current FNE-A (designates FNE – Adult, certification) and/or International Association of Forensic Nurses SANE-A certification, obtained within one year.</p><p>Current BLS, TNCC preferred</p><p><strong>Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:</strong></p><p>There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.</p><p>Physical Demands -</p><p><strong>The physical demands and work environment that have been described a