Forensic Nurse Examiner Flex

About the role

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) is a specially trained registered nurse who is competent to care for adults, adolescents and pediatric patients who are victims of violence. The FNE performs forensic medical evaluations for the collection and preservation of evidence for sexual assault and other forensic cases. The FNE provides prophylactic therapy per standing order for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy prevention; and provides follow-up care and is available to participate in the judicial process by providing expert witness testimony.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents complete forensic medical evaluations for the collection and preservation of evidence for sexual assault or other types of forensic cases.
• Provides scheduled, on-call coverage to ensure appropriate FNE availability.
• Participates in the judicial process as necessary by providing expert witness testimony in the court of law.
• Delivers patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-informed care.
• Supports and participates in quality assurance and process improvement activities and initiatives.
• Performs individual, team member, and organizational professional development by completing continuing education, case studies, literature review, chart reviews, and other activities.
• Maintains competency through active performance of cases, including through simulation, with no lapse between cases of greater than six months.
• Functions with a high degree of autonomy and works well with interdisciplinary teams, including Emergency Department (ED) providers and clinical staff, Child Protection Team (CPT), Social Work, Law Enforcement, etc.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Certification: Completed Colorado recognized sexual assault forensic examiner program
• Experience: Two (2) years of professional nursing experience in Emergency Department, ICU, Women's Health, or Pediatrics
• Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse

Pay

Hourly Rate of Pay: $47.51

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program
• Annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance (paid out the following April if organizational goals are met)
• Annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on performance over the previous year

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