Registered Nurse - Forensic Nurse Examiner

Overview:

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring Forensic Nurse Examiners!

 

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

 

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Responsibilities:

The Forensic Nurse Examiner provides forensic physical assessment and evidence collection to patients who are victimized by sexual assault, aged 13 and older, and interpersonal violence for all ages. This includes injury and photo documentation, crisis intervention and prophylactic medications with referrals as appropriate. The F.N.E. is expected to provide fact testimony for judicial proceedings. The F.N.E. must meet annual criteria to maintain certification (200 hours, 3 exams, 8 hours continuing education), as well as annual OSHA, PPD and Mercy mandatory requirements.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and Work Experience:
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Must have at minimum a BSN degree in nursing
  • Must have 18 months experience in nursing in any field (preferably emergency/ trauma, women's health experience)

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• License Requirements:
  • Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing in the State of Maryland
• Certification Requirements:
  • FNE (Forensic Nurse Examiner) Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing is strongly preferred.
  • Must have current Healthcare Provider Level CPR certification.
• Age Specific Care Provided For:
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
    • Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Meditech (if applicable to position)
    • Epic (if applicable to position)
    • Performance Manager/NetLearning
    • Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
    • Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
    • Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
    • Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
    • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Other Requirements:
  • Injury assessment and documentation
  • Basic photography skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with the State's Attorney's office, law enforcement and patient advocates.
  • Duties in enviroment with frequent exposure to potential violent situations and foul lanquage.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality
  • Basic phlebotomy skills

Min: USD $27.79/Hr. Max: USD $45.85/Hr. Salary Information: Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications. EEO Statement:

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.