• Forensic Examiner

    Albany Medical Center (Albany, NY)


    Department/Unit:

    SANE Program

    Work Shift:

    Per Diem (United States of America)

    Salary Range:

    $71,612.39 - $110,999.20

     

    The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) demonstrates performance consistent with professional forensic nursing standards of practice, care, and performance, the Nurse Practice Act and the mission and goals of the organization.

     

    Forensic Nurse Examiner provides forensic nursing services for all victims of violence/abuse/neglect. Is responsible for collecting and preserving forensic evidence while maintaining the chain of custody. Performs forensic examinations for the purpose of forensic injury identification and documentation. Works collaboratively to meet the acute needs of primary and secondary forensic patients by making appropriate patient referrals through identification and coordination of services throughout the community.

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

    Minimum 1 year of recent acute care clinical experience as a registered nurse required.

     

    Current BLS, required.

     

    NYS SAFE certification required

     

    Current ACLS, TNCC, and ENPC (or PALS) preferred

     

    Certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for Adults and Adolescent (SANE-A) and Pediatrics (SANE-P) by the International Association of Forensic Nurses highly preferred

    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

     

    Completion of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner course in accordance with the International Association of Forensic Nurses Education Guidelines required

    REQUIRED LICENSE:

    Current NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse.

     

    Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

     

    Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

     

    Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.