Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE)

InovaInovaFalls Church, Virginia, United States
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Posted

8/21/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$39 - $64/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Forensic Nurse Examiner is responsible for conducting forensic medical examinations for victims of sexual assault or physical abuse and collecting evidence. They also provide therapeutic patient care, participate in research, and support legal proceedings by responding to subpoenas.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a nursing degree (Associate or Bachelor's) and have at least 6 months of RN experience. A valid Virginia RN license and BLS certification are required, with SANE certification completion expected within 30 days of hire.

Key skills

Forensic nursingSexual assault nurse examinerPatient careEvidence collectionClinical decision makingCritical thinkingEmotional intelligenceActive listeningPublic speakingDocumentationCollaborationPatient advocacyBLS certificationPhysical assessment

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Education requirements

associate degreebachelor degree

About Inova

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Employees

14,669

Type

Nonprofit

Size

10,001+ employees

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.

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HealthcareSecurity & SafetySocial Services

Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Forensic Nurse Examiner to join the team. This role will be full-time, 3-12 hour nights; weekend rotations per 8-week period; holiday requirement: 1 holiday per year (9 hours). Office Hours: 24/7. Travel requirement: Inova Fairfax Hospital; 2740 Prosperity; 4700 King Street; Inova Loudoun Hospital - Cornwall. Main location will start shift at 2740 Prosperity, then go to Fairfax Hospital after 7:00 PM and on weekends; possible coverage when needed at our satellite locations to King Street or Cornwall. 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: * Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. * Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. * Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. * 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. * Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, & flexible work schedules. 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 at Inova Health * 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) We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.  Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

  • Forensic nursing
  • Sexual assault nurse examiner
  • Patient care
  • Evidence collection
  • Clinical decision making
  • Critical thinking
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Active listening
  • Public speaking
  • Documentation
  • Collaboration
  • Patient advocacy
  • BLS certification
  • Physical assessment

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Wellness program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan assistance
  • Mental health support
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work schedules

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