Forensic Nurse Examiner; FNE

Overview

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Forensic Nurse Examiner to join the team. This role will be PRN, with various shifts. Minimum requirement is 48 hours in an 8-week period. Office hours are 24/7. Main locations are Inova Fairfax Hospital & 2740 Prosperity. Occasional coverage is required at Satellite Locations:
King Street or Cornwall.

The Ewing Forensic Assessment and Consultation Teams (FACT) Program forensic nurse examiner (FNE) is a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) responsible for responding to requests for forensic medical examinations of alleged sexually assaulted/ physically abused patients and/or suspect evidence collection.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

• Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery while determining process for delivery of care from direct patient and family communication, technology and other healthcare team member collaboration.
• Provides safe and therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way while incorporating differences into the provision of care. Conducts all patient care in a patient and family centered manner. Arrives within the necessary defined timeframe for each request.
• Responds to all subpoenas on cases examined as a sexual assault nurse examiner.
• Participates in sexual assault/physical violence research projects. Assists with lectures/presentations to medical staff, nurses, law enforcement agencies and community groups.
• Develops and adheres to sexual assault policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Participates in the documentation and evaluation processes with colleagues and leadership.
• Supports/empowers patients and families as they progress through the healthcare continuum from health promotion to end of life decisions.
• Provides validation of clinical decisions for other staff members and seeks validation from others for complex patients or unfamiliar situations.
• Works collaboratively and demonstrates respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Associate's Degree. If RN has an Associate's Degree, within 2 years of date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct a plan including: identify accredited school, provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date, submit transcripts showing prerequisites and timeline, and complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Experience:
  
  6 months of RN experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) required; licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or active multi-state RN license.

• Experience:
  
  Experience in forensic nursing at Inova Health.
• Certifications:
  
  SANE (adult & pediatric) course completion required within 30 days of hire.
• Special Background:
  Fingerprinting.
• Other:
  Flexibility, critical thinking, compassion, teamwork, emotional intelligence, active listening; must be comfortable speaking in front of an audience (specifically in a courtroom).
• No dual roles: for example, combining this FNE PRN role with another full-time position.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. We support them at every step and strive to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.