Forensic Nursing Program Manager

Make it happen at Hopkins 

Weekly Working Hours: 40

Shift: FT Days

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 Nursing Program Manager

The Forensic Nursing Program Manager is responsible for the strategic, operational, clinical, educational, and regulatory oversight of the hospital-based Forensic Nursing Program. The manager provides leadership for forensic nursing services involving victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, strangulation, child abuse, elder/adult vulnerable adult abuse, human trafficking, interpersonal violence, and other forensic patient populations.

The manager ensures the delivery of evidence-based, trauma-informed care while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and forensic best practices. Responsibilities include program development, staff supervision, quality improvement, evidence management, community collaboration, legislative advocacy, education, and oversight of forensic nurse examiner services.

This position serves as the primary liaison between the hospital, law enforcement agencies, child and adult protective services, prosecutors, advocacy organizations, regulatory agencies, and community partners. 

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

• Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland or compact state licensure eligible for Maryland practice.

• Forensic Nurse Examiner – Adult/Adolescent (FNE-A) certification required

• Current BLS certification.

Preferred:

• Forensic Nurse Examiner – Pediatric (FNE-P) certification preferred.

• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) certification.

• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Pediatric (SANE-P) certification.

• Advanced forensic nursing certifications as applicable.

Work Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.

• Minimum three (2) years of forensic nursing experience required.

• Previous leadership, supervisory, program management, or coordinator experience preferred.

• Experience working with victims of violence, abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking required.

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 43.61/hour - Maximum 67.59/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.