Forensic Nurse Examiner

Make it happen at Hopkins

Working Hours 

• 3 (12-hour) shifts or 4 (8-hour) shifts every 4 weeks


• 1 summer holiday


• 1 winter holiday

Job Details & Qualifications: 

Hospital Info:

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 262 licensed beds. We specialize in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education.

Our mission, "Provide the highest quality care to improve the health of our entire community through innovation, collaboration, service excellence, diversity and a commitment to patient safety" is carried through in everything we do.

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

Unit/Role Info:

Forensic Nurse Examiner

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 Medical Center.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in nursing (ADN) (Required)


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred) and


• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing will be considered. Per nursing guidelines, must matriculate into a Bachelor of Nursing program.


• RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire (Required)


• Current FNE-A certification through MBON; FNE-A/P preferred


• CPR - Basic CPR Upon Hire (Required)


• 2+ years of RN experience as a SAFE Nurse strongly preferred

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com 

What Awaits You: 

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career. 


• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future. 


• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work. 


• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity. 


• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team. 

Salary Range: Minimum /hour - Maximum /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.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.