We have filled all open positions at this time.
Applicants will be considered from any US state.
If you would like to be considered for future positions, you may submit an application and we will add you to our database. To improve your chances of being considered, we recommend you seek training in the following specialty areas:
- Strangulation
- Gunshot Wounds
- Homicide/Death Investigation
- Child Abuse – general
- Child abuse – abusive head trauma
- Sexual Assault (IAFN A or P Certification required)
Position:
Part time Employee 5-20 hours a week.
Pay: $55-60 hourly
About the Company
Godoy Medical Forensics was founded in 2009 with one nurse and is now a consulting company that contracts with other forensic experts such as physicians and toxicologists. Godoy Medical Forensics Medical has thrived over the years and continues to grow. Currently, we employ 15+ nurses and 4-5 office staff members. We accept criminal defense and prosecution cases as well as civil cases for both the plaintiff and the defense. The majority of our cases are in criminal law.
Job Overview:
The Forensic Nurse Expert (FNE) provides expert opinions and professional reports to attorneys in criminal and civil matters. The FNE is expected to represent the company in a manner that is professional and reputable.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Case review – The nurse will be required to review pertinent discovery in criminal and civil matters, provide verbal consultation with attorneys and offer opinions including those that relate to medical conditions, traumatic injuries, medication effects.
- Written reports – The nurse must be capable of writing professional reports, citing credible resources and producing a product that is free of grammatical mistakes.
- Testimony – The nurse must be willing to provide testimony. Most of the testimony will be located within 100 miles of her home/office but nurses must be willing to occasionally travel outside that area, including out of state, with full compensation for travel and travel time.
- Sales/Marketing – The nurse may be asked to deliver presentations and exhibit at conferences for lead generation and company growth and development.
- Continuing Education – Continuing Education is expected of all our FNE’s based on their area(s) of specialty. Many of our nurses have chosen to obtain a Certification in Forensic Nursing.
- Other – Other tasks may include preparation of chronologies, locating and screening experts.
Required Skills
- Spoken: Native-tongue level fluency in English, with clear articulation and professional delivery.
- Written: Written reports must be high quality, fluent and free of grammatical errors or plagiarism.
- Public speaking skills: Must be comfortable with public speaking and able to deliver a presentation or testimony without outward signs of anxiety.
Qualifications
Essential:
- 5 years of clinical experience in the Emergency Department or Trauma ICU
- Exceptions are made for SANE certified nurses in this area only
- Registered Nurse license that is current and free of any negative history
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field
- Clean criminal record
Desirable:
- IAFN SANE certification (required for SANE position)
- Forensic Nurse Certification
- Testimony experience
- Public speaking experience
On the job training:
Training will be provided and is expected to be necessary. Training may include shadowing the current lead FNE and mentorship.
Application Process:
Candidate will be evaluated at every stage and a determination will be made if they will proceed further.
- Submit Application below and upload resume/CV for review.
- Initial interview with operations lead
- Written report on sample case (provided by Godoy Medical Forensics)
- Final interview with Tara Godoy, CEO/Founder and/or a lead FNE.
- Note: Final interview includes a second case for review and a 3-5 minute presentation.
