Legal Nurse Consultant (RN)
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JobgetherMedical-legal consulting
Based in the United StatesContractSenior
Salary40 - 45 USD per hour
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Job Details
- Languages
- Read and write English fluently
- Experience
- At least five years of experience in a similar or related role is preferred.
- Required Skills
- Microsoft Excel
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Hold a valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate to the relevant state.
- Hold Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) certification.
- At least five years of experience in a similar or related role is preferred.
- Demonstrate nursing knowledge and the ability to interpret medical records, clinical terminology, treatment plans, and injury-related information.
- Be able to organize medical documentation, identify clinically relevant facts, prepare chronologies, and support objective case assessments.
- Be able to locate, evaluate, and reference relevant medical literature and professional resources.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain clinical information to nonclinical audiences.
- Demonstrate professional judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
- Be comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, email, computers, and standard office applications; CaseMap familiarity is preferred.
- Be able to manage assignments with minimal supervision and remain productive in a time-sensitive environment.
- Be willing to work part-time on an as-needed basis as an independent contractor and provide proof of professional liability insurance.
- Maintain a secure, HIPAA-compliant home office and a reliable DSL, fiber, or cable internet connection; speeds of 100 Mbps or higher are preferred.
- Be able to perform keyboard-based work, participate in telephone conversations, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, review, and summarize medical records, including clinical findings, treatment history, and injuries.
- Prepare clear, accurate medical timelines of events, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
- Evaluate potential future medical needs and estimate ongoing care and treatment costs.
- Provide impartial, evidence-based assessments that distinguish documented facts from clinical interpretations.
- Research and reference relevant medical literature, professional guidelines, and authoritative clinical resources.
- Identify and, when appropriate, interview medical professionals who may provide expertise or testify.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to attorneys, healthcare professionals, internal teams, and other stakeholders.
- Manage assigned cases, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and working within RN scope of practice.
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