Legal Nurse Consultant (RN) - Contractor

EK Health Services • Tampa, FL

22h • $40 - $45

About The Position

A Legal Nurse Consultant uses medical expertise to consult with and advise attorneys on injury cases. S/He analyzes complex medical information and renders and informed and objective opinion on the medical-legal matters. Note this position is that of an independent contractor and will require proof of liability insurance. This position is part-time as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar or related role preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid state-appropriate RN license in good standing with no restrictions
• LNC Certification required
• Possesses and can demonstrate the professional and technical skills of a Registered Nurse
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Organization Skills
• High comfort level with computers and computer programs (MS Word, MS Excel, Email)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high pressure, time sensitive environment
• Must be accurate and efficient
• Ability to lift to 20 lbs.
• Candidate must be able to sit the majority of an 8-hour day except for lunch and break times.
• Candidate must be able to keyboard the majority of an 8-hour day except for lunch and break times.
• Candidate must have manual dexterity.
• Candidate must be able to speak on the telephone intermittently throughout the day.
• Candidate must be able to read and write English fluently.
• Candidate must be able to provide and confirm safe home office environment.
• Home office must be HIPAA compliant.
• Requires DSL, fiber or cable internet connection from home 100 Mbps preferred or better

Nice To Haves

• Med-legal coursework preferred
• Case Map usage preferred (not required)

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize medical records, communicating essential highlights and important details efficiently and effectively to appropriate parties
• Determine an injured-party’s long-term medical requirements and estimate costs for that care
• Prepare chronologies or timelines for medical records
• Be objective and honest in evaluating the facts of the case
• Research and cite medical resources/ professional literature related to the case as applicable
• Locate and interview other medical experts to testify
• Professional interaction with EKHS staff, members of the medical community, and all customers of EKHS; both in oral and written forms
• All work is done within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed