Forensic Nurse Examiner Apprentice (FNE, RN), On Call (PRN) Job at University of Maryland Medical System, Upper Marlboro, MD

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  • University of Maryland Medical System
  • Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Description

Forensic Nurse Examiner Apprentice (FNE, RN), On Call (PRN)

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At University of Maryland Medical System, our values are the building blocks of the shared culture and common understanding that guide us in fulfilling our mission and vision as we provide Marylanders a better state of care. Located in Largo in the heart of Prince Georges County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince Georges County residents.

A Forensic Nurse Examiner Apprentice is specially trained and certified by the Maryland Board of Nursing to provide comprehensive care to adults, adolescents and children who have been impacted by sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child abuse, human trafficking and non-intentional trauma. The Apprentice works under the general direction of the Forensic Nurse Examiner Manager.

Principal Duties


  • Assists in performing forensic evidentiary examinations on victims and alleged perpetrators in connection with chronic or acute physical, sexual, or domestic assaults.
  • Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to patients with a complaint of sexual assault utilizing a clinical process.
  • Obtains consent from the subject or custodial/proper authority prior to the examination relative to photography and evidence collection.
  • Performs evidentiary physical assessments using ALS when indicated based on evidence-based research and unit-based training.
  • Completes the Physical Evidence Kit required by law enforcement authorities.
  • Photographs patients and injuries as training indicates using proper technique.
  • Ensures compliance with Chain of Custody requirements.
  • Interfaces with law enforcement officials, crime labs, prosecutors, and other authorized stakeholders concerning forensic processes and outcomes to include providing expert testimony in judicial proceedings.
  • Provides testing, prophylactic treatment, prescription refills and related education to patients who potentially may have been exposed to HIV during their assault.
  • Participates in peer reviews, staff meetings and SART meetings.
  • Performs related work as assigned.


Qualifications
  • Current Maryland license in good standing as a Registered Nurse.
  • Must attend and successfully complete MBON Certified 40-hour didactic FNE Course within first 60 days of start date. If class and class time is paid for by University of Maryland, the FNE will agree to stay for one year after he/she is fully certified as an FNE-A.
  • Apprentice RN will agree to provide 60 hours of on call time each month while in the apprentice program.
  • 18 months RN experience in clinical setting required, 3 or more years preferred.



Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $38.67-$58.05

Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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Job Tags

Part time, Apprenticeship, Relief,

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