What are the responsibilities and job description for the FORENSIC NURSE EXAMINER - PRN position at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center?
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The Registered Nurse - Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN-FNE) participates as a member of the Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiner (SAFE) program, providing victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence with sensitive, coordinated, and patient-centered care. The RN-FNE provides the forensic medical exam in all cases of sexual assault and intimate partner violence as requested by victim or law enforcement, and provides emergency and prophylactic care and information regarding proper medical follow-up for reported and non-reported cases of sexual assault and intimate partner violence that present Howard County General Hospital.
SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Requires adequate written and verbal expression to explain or describe moderately complex information (e.g., progress reports, instruction manuals, etc.).
- Must pass all hospital competencies required for the position.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- A BSN is preferred for nurses hired prior to July 1, 2016
- All nurses hired after July 1, 2016 must:
- Hold a BSN or
- Complete a BSN program within 4 years of their hire date with steady progress toward degree completion. Steady progress is defined as a minimum of 9 credits per calendar year from the time they begin course work. RNs who are not yet enrolled in a BSN program must apply to and be accepted into a BSN program within six months of hire, with course work to begin promptly after acceptance.
- 2 years of RN experience as a SAFE Nurse strongly preferred.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current Maryland license as RN
- Current FNE-A/P certification through MBON
- BLS certification for healthcare provider
Salary Range: Minimum 5.60 per hour - Maximum 295.00 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
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