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Kaleida Health

Nurse Practitioner

Buffalo, NY · On-site

Nurse Practitioner Department : GCH Child Advocacy Program Location: Golisano Children's Hospital ... Forensic Course within (1) year upon hire or transfer. Completed PNP Graduate Program preferred.

State of Oklahoma

Nurse Practitioner

Vinita, OK · On-site

Nurse Practitioner 📍 Oklahoma Forensic Center - Vinita, OK 💼 Full-Time | Exempt | Commensurate based on education and experience Join a Team that CARES At the Oklahoma Department of Mental ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for forensic nurse practitioner in the United States is $130,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Forensic Nurse Practitioner, you need advanced clinical nursing skills, forensic evidence collection expertise, and specialized certifications such as SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) or advanced forensic nursing credentials. Familiarity with evidence preservation protocols, chain-of-custody documentation systems, and legal reporting tools is vital. Excellent attention to detail, strong communication, and emotional resilience are important soft skills for this field. These abilities are essential to ensure reliable evidence collection, effective patient care, and smooth collaboration with law enforcement and legal professionals.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a forensic nurse practitioner?

A Forensic Nurse Practitioner spends their days conducting thorough medical assessments of patients who are victims or perpetrators of crime, collecting and documenting forensic evidence, and providing expert testimony when required. They often collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including law enforcement, social workers, and legal professionals to ensure comprehensive care and proper legal procedures. While there can be emotionally charged situations, practitioners receive specialized training to maintain a high level of objectivity and professionalism. Documentation, ongoing education, and communication with various agencies are regular aspects of the role.

What is a forensic nurse practitioner?

A Forensic Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice nurse who specializes in caring for patients affected by violence, trauma, and abuse. They provide medical care, collect forensic evidence, and may testify in legal cases. FNPs work in hospitals, clinics, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations to assess, treat, and advocate for victims. Their role bridges healthcare and the legal system, ensuring both medical care and justice for patients.

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Forensic Registered Nurse (RN) - Forensic Nursing - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health

Toledo, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 384 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

453rd of 887 rated healthcare providers

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Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Who we are
We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you're called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there's a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We'll support and empower you to bring your best - in service of our patients and our Mission.
Forensic Registered Nurse (RN) - St. Vincent Medical Center
Job Summary:
The Forensic Registered Nurse (RN) has a specialized education and training who, with increasing independence, utilizes the nursing process, current evidence-based clinical knowledge, and the International Association of Forensic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA & IAFN 2016) to provide professional nursing care for patients across the life-span who have been affected by crime, unlawful acts, trauma, and intentional and unintentional harm. The Forensic Nurse integrates knowledge of nursing science, criminal justice, public health, and forensic science and utilizes a trauma-informed approach to assess the medical-legal needs of patients, collaborate with health team members to coordinate patient care, anticipate the outcomes of nursing interventions, and set criteria for the quality of patient care.
Essential Functions:
  • In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness and safety planning throughout the process and at discharge.
    • Administers medications in a safe manner, consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures
    • Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
    • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams composed of medical professionals, community and system-based advocates, social services workers, faith community leaders, law enforcement, and legal practitioners.
  • Maintains departmental quality assurance through active participation in monthly peer and case reviews, ensuring all forensic documentation and care align with ANA and IAFN (2016) standards.
    • Applies the nursing process to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations affected by violence and trauma, through identification, management, and prevention of intentional and unintentional injuries and death.
    • Applies nursing practice to the care of individuals across the lifespan and integrates forensic and nursing sciences in the assessment and care of populations affected by physical, psychological, or social violence, trauma, or death including, but not limited to, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, physical abuse, maltreatment, and neglect, elder abuse and vulnerable persons, and violence resulting in injury or death
    • Provides episodic care for populations affected by trauma, including those legally defined as victims, suspects, the accused, and perpetrators.
    • Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
    • Assesses the need for and implements unit-based activities (quality assessment, in-services, etc.).
    • Provides education to patients, staff, communities, and populations in the prevention, detection, and treatment of the effects of violence.
    • Accepts responsibility and accountability for ethical/legal functioning.
  • Facility Travel: Must be available and willing to travel to and provide services at multiple hospital facilities within the system's service area as scheduled or required by patient need.
    • BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.
    This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:
  • Bachelor of Science Nursing (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:
  • Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
  • Valid State Driver's License (required)
    BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required to obtain from an approved source prior to providing direct patient care)
    Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) - International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) (obtained in one year)
    Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Pediatric (SANE-P) - International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) (obtained in one year)
  • General/Advanced Forensic Nursing Certification (GFN-C) (AFN-C) (obtained in one year)

Experience:
  • 2 years of RN experience (required)

Skills & Abilities:
  • Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.
    • Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others.
    • Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.
    • Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.
    • Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care.
    • Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.
    • Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.
    • Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness.
    • Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.
    • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

Training:
  • International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) didactic training for Sexual Assault Nurse
  • Examiner/Forensic Nursing program (obtained in one year)
  • Generalist/Advanced Forensic Nursing didactic course (obtained in one year)
  • Pediatric/Adolescent/Adult Case Review

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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Forensic Nursing - St. Vincent
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people – instead, we empower talented, dedicated health care professionals to provide the highest quality patient care possible with a passion for making lives better. As an integrated health care provider, we provide exceptional, coordinated health care. The organization consists of seven hospitals, 85+ clinics, and more than 7,500 employee-partners to serve patients in 15 counties throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We hope you’ll consider becoming the newest member of the Mercyhealth family and join our passion for making lives better!

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