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Luminis Health

Regional health system operating three hospitals

Forensic Nurse Examiner

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAnnapolis, MD, USA$30 - $45

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
  • At least 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and peers.
  • Current registered nurse license in Maryland or a compact state.
  • Current FNE-A certification and/or International Association of Forensic Nurses SANE-A certification, obtained within one year.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification; Trauma Nursing Core Course certification is preferred.
  • Ability to work rotating on-call shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Employees in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
  • Physical demands and work environment are those encountered while performing the essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to patients reporting sexual assault using the nursing process.
  • Perform complete medical forensic examinations, including obtaining a detailed history for treatment and evidence collection and completing a head-to-toe assessment for trauma.
  • Document the forensic record, including using digital photography to identify and document injuries.
  • Collect evidence while maintaining chain of custody according to regulatory guidelines.
  • Administer and/or oversee medications according to program protocol.
  • Provide emotional and social support resources.
  • Maintain current expertise in medical forensic examinations, forensic science, trauma-informed care, current laws and statutes, changing evidence-collection procedures, and emerging trends.
  • Participate in professional development, community education and prevention efforts, staff meetings, and educational opportunities.
  • Maintain collaborative working relationships with the multidisciplinary team, including law enforcement, the state’s attorney, and the crime lab.
  • Provide fact or expert witness testimony as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification is preferred.

About the Company

Luminis Health

Regional health system operating three hospitals

Luminis Health operates a regional health system with three hospitals and 595 beds serving seven central Maryland counties. Care is delivered through its hospitals and affiliated centers by a large team of clinicians and staff, offering emergency services, stroke care, cancer care, and other specialties. It differentiates itself by combining two major centers into one integrated network, supported by recognitions in patient satisfaction and clinical care. Its goal is to illuminate new possibilities in health care for the community by expanding access, improving outcomes, and advancing care through collaboration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
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Headquarters
Annapolis, MD
Founded
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