Forensic Nurse Examiner - Part time
Valley Health (Virginia)$37.24–$54.07/hrWinchester, VAPart timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
- Compact (multistate) license
- Driver's license
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This posting states $37.24–$54.07 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in Virginia post a median of $49 an hour, the middle half $43.36–$51.63, across 1,684 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in Virginia earn a median of $45 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Winchester Medical Center in Winchester reported 141 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,631,531 hours worked: 5.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Winchester Medical Center
Medicare gives Winchester Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Virginia's hospitals average 3.7). 81% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Virginia hospitals by rating.
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About the job
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.
Department
FORENSIC NURSE EXAMINER - 206233
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range
$37.24 - $54.07
Job Description
The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) provides medico-legal consultative and healthcare services, and works at the healthcare, legal system, and community-level. The FNE role is collaborative, and is part of a formal multidisciplinary investigative team process. The FNE possesses specialized knowledge in the healthcare management of victims and suspects, evidence collection, forensic documentation, and expertise in interpreting non-accidental trauma vs. normal variants, anatomic anomalies, and other/differential diagnoses. The role requires strong clinical skills that include designated medical functions. Key requirements include being available for on-call FNE services, willingness to travel, public speaking, and dedication to stay current in practice through literature review, certification, and continuing education.
Education
Bachelors Nursing (BSN) preferred
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required
Completion of a basic-entry into Forensic Nursing course (meeting IAFN educational guidelines) preferred
Experience
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a specialized field of nursing (populations: women, infants, or children; emergency, or trauma) required
Certification & Licensures
Registered Nurse license
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
Current SANE-A or SANE-P certification preferred
Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a: Multi-state license, under the Nurse Licensure Compact OR Single-state license, valid in Virginia only.
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Qualifications
Valid drivers license and ability to travel required
Excellent computer skills required
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
Strong analytical skills required
Self-directed with ability to work autonomously required
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Physical Demands
20 A Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Patient Care Tech.
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .
From Valley Health (Virginia)'s job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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