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Inova Cornwall Campus - Leesburg is looking for a dedicated Forensic Nurse Examiner to join the team. This role will be PRN - minimum of 48 hours in an 8-week period; 12 of the 48 hours are between midnight and 6:00 a.m. | Office Hours: 24/7. 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 the alleged sexually assaulted/ physically abused patient 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. Featured Benefits: Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Forensic Nurse Examiner Job Responsibilities: 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 any 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. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree 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 the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 5 years of the start date. Experience: 6 months of RN experience Certifications/Licensures: BLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license Preferred Qualifications: Experience : Experience in forensic nursing Certifications : SANE (both 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 from of an audience (specifically in a courtroom) #J-18808-Ljbffr Davita Inc.

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