Legal Nurse Consultant (RN) - Contractor

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>
<strong>Medical Record Review:</strong>Analyze, review, and summarize medical records, highlighting relevant clinical findings, treatment history, injuries, and other essential details for attorneys and relevant stakeholders.</li><li>
<strong>Medical Chronologies:</strong>Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized medical timelines that present important events, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes in chronological order.</li><li>
<strong>Long-Term Care Assessment:</strong>Evaluate injured individuals' potential future medical needs and estimate the costs associated with ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, and other necessary care.</li><li>
<strong>Objective Case Evaluation:</strong>Provide impartial, evidence-based assessments of medical information, maintaining professional integrity and distinguishing documented facts from clinical interpretations.</li><li>
<strong>Medical Research:</strong>Identify, research, and reference relevant medical literature, professional guidelines, and other authoritative clinical resources to support case evaluations.</li><li>
<strong>Expert Coordination:</strong>Identify and, when appropriate, interview qualified medical professionals who may provide additional expertise or testify in legal proceedings.</li><li>
<strong>Professional Communication:</strong>Communicate findings, recommendations, and case-related information clearly and professionally in written and verbal interactions with attorneys, internal teams, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.</li><li>
<strong>Clinical Standards and Compliance:</strong>Perform all consulting activities within the scope of Registered Nurse practice, maintaining confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive medical information.</li><li>
<strong>Independent Case Management:</strong>Organize assigned work, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, efficient, and high-quality consulting services.</li><li>
<strong>Additional Responsibilities:</strong>Complete other related duties as assigned, consistent with professional qualifications and the requirements of each case.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>
<strong>Education:</strong>Graduate of an accredited nursing school.</li><li>
<strong>Professional Experience:</strong>At least five years of experience in a similar or related role is preferred.</li><li>
<strong>Nursing License:</strong>Hold a valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate to the relevant state.</li><li>
<strong>Required Certification:</strong>Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) certification is required.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred Training:</strong>Medical-legal coursework or additional education related to legal nurse consulting is an advantage.</li><li>
<strong>Clinical Expertise:</strong>Demonstrate strong nursing knowledge and the ability to interpret medical records, understand clinical terminology, evaluate treatment plans, and assess injury-related medical information.</li><li>
<strong>Medical-Legal Analysis:</strong>Ability to organize complex medical documentation, identify clinically relevant facts, prepare accurate chronologies, and support objective case assessments.</li><li>
<strong>Research Skills:</strong>Ability to locate, evaluate, and reference relevant medical literature and professional resources.</li><li>
<strong>Communication Skills:</strong>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex clinical information clearly to nonclinical audiences.</li><li>
<strong>Interpersonal Skills:</strong>Strong professional judgment and the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, healthcare professionals, colleagues, and other stakeholders.</li><li>
<strong>Organization and Accuracy:</strong>Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to produce precise work within demanding deadlines.</li><li>
<strong>Technical Proficiency:</strong>Comfortable using computers and standard office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email. Familiarity with CaseMap is preferred but not required.</li><li>
<strong>Independent Work:</strong>Ability to manage assignments with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and remain productive in a time-sensitive environment.</li><li>
<strong>Contractor Requirements:</strong>Willingness to work on an as-needed, part-time basis as an independent contractor and provide proof of professional liability insurance.</li><li>
<strong>Remote Work Requirements:</strong>Ability to maintain a secure, HIPAA-compliant home office and a reliable DSL, fiber, or cable internet connection. Internet speeds of 100 Mbps or higher are preferred.</li><li>
<strong>Physical Requirements:</strong>Ability to sit and perform keyboard-based work for most of the workday, demonstrate manual dexterity, participate in telephone conversations as needed, read and write English fluently, and lift up to 20 pounds.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive Hourly Compensation:</strong>$40–$45 per hour, depending on experience and certifications.</li><li>
<strong>Remote Work:</strong>Perform consulting assignments from a home-based work environment within the United States.</li><li>
<strong>Flexible, Part-Time Engagement:</strong>Work on an as-needed basis, offering flexibility in managing consulting assignments.</li><li>
<strong>Independent Contractor Arrangement:</strong>Opportunity to provide specialized medical-legal consulting services on a contract basis.</li><li>
<strong>Professional Application of Clinical Expertise:</strong>Use your nursing background to contribute to medical record analysis, injury assessment, and legal case preparation.</li><li>
<strong>Specialized Consulting Experience:</strong>Develop and apply expertise at the intersection of clinical practice, medical documentation, and legal proceedings.</li>