Forensic Nurse Examiner
Company: Mission Hospital
Location: Rutherfordton
Posted on: July 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Introduction Do you currently have an opportunity to
make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care
and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year,
nurses at Mission Hospital have the opportunity to make a real
impact. As a(an) Forensic Nurse Examiner you can be a part of
change. Benefits Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package
that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our
colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive
medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for
a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health
coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed
medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision
benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts,
supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness,
hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft
protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving
assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and
resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k)
Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of
service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits
with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child,
elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred
banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan,
certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague
recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off,
paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and
leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free
employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based
on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for
benefits may vary by location. It is an exciting time to be a nurse
at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how
rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals.
Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive
outcomes for your patients as a (an) Forensic Nurse Examiner. We
want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications
Facilitates compassionate patient care to patients and families
throughout the life span, through the application of the forensic
aspects of health care, combined with the bio-psychosocial in the
scientific investigation and treatment of trauma and/or death of
patients and perpetrators of violence, criminal activity and
traumatic incidents. The advanced forensic nurse examiner provides
direct services to individual patients, families and consultation
services to nursing, medical and community and law related
agencies, as well as providing expert testimony in numerous areas,
death with investigative processes, adequacy of services delivered
and specialized diagnosis. Collaborates with and provides direction
for staff to establish and maintain clinical standards. Advanced
Forensic Nurse Examiner collaborates with FNE Program Coordinator
for overall program operation and vision throughout the Mission
Health System and Western North Carolina. This group also provides
after hours breathe alcohol and monitored drug urine testing
services for Occumed Health Services. What qualifications you will
need: Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enroll
in a BSN or advanced degree program and obtain a BSN within 5 years
of hire date into RN position. Grandfathering will be accepted
between departments and Mission Health entities. Exemptions or
extensions may be approved by the facility CNO and reported out to
the CNO Council members. Each facility will ensure tracking of
exemptions should this information be needed. RNs with 10 years or
more of experience are exempt. SANE A approved* 40-hour training
course – completed within 30 days of hire. SANE P approved* 40-hour
training course – completed within 6 months of hire. *FNE/SANE
education program completion which meets Law in North Carolina,
North Carolina Board of Nursing and International Association of
Forensic Nurses standards required. Preferred Education: Master’s
in Nursing. Required License/Certification: Must have and maintain
current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board
of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact) license may
apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON. Preferred
License/Certification: National Nursing Certification in area of
specialty Required Experience: Two years relevant RN/FNE clinical
experience. Preferred Experience: Advanced assessment, counseling,
leadership and/or education experience Mission Hospital is located
in Asheville, North Carolina. This is Mission Health's flagship
hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission
Hospital as of one America's 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023.
Mission Hospital is in the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for
providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog
Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an "A,"
nationally recognizing Mission Hospital's achievements in
protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission
Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet® Designation in
November 2020. This is the highest international honor that
distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence
standards. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and
quaternary care. We are the region's only Level II trauma center.
Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital. The
region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric
sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of
Raleigh, North Carolina. We are the second-busiest in the state.
Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional
cardiology in the region. We are the only Cyberknife provider west
of Raleigh. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more
than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated
$3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good
to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an
organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our
industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for
our Forensic Nurse Examiner opening. Submit your application today
and help advance the practice of nursing. We are an equal
opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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