Sr. Professional Liability Consultant - PRN
About The Position
This PRN Legal Nurse Consultant opportunity plays a key role in supporting our general liability claims team. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical expertise and analytical skills to help evaluate medical-related components of claims. Completion of Legal Nurse Consultant certification or coursework is highly preferred. PRIMARY PURPOSE: To handle complex or high exposure claim issues; to provide medical knowledge of the health care system and health care issues; to independently investigate, analyze and evaluate medical malpractice claims for self-insured and commercially insured clients; to provide information needed to clients as needed to determine liability issues and exposure; and to assist in identification of risk management issues to decrease liability exposure and associated legal costs. ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- RN license required.
- Five (5) years related clinical nursing experience and two (2) years nurse consultant experience required.
- Technical claims knowledge of medical malpractice claims procedures and practices
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Analytical and interpretive skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Nice To Haves
- Completion of Legal Nurse Consultant certification or coursework is highly preferred.
- LNC (Legal Nurse Consultant) Certification or training preferred.
- General or Professional Liability investigation related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Handles complex or high exposure claim issues; advises and leads Nurse Consultant - PL colleagues.
- Receives requests for investigation; reviews and develops action plans and investigates cases accordingly.
- Collects data from Company and clients to document and communicate results as appropriate.
- Prepares reports summarizing medical records and interviews; outlines issues related to summary reports; and provides analysis and recommendations for further claims handling.
- Interviews practitioners involved in medical malpractice claims at hospital facilities weekly as needed.
- Participates in follow-up review and investigation as directed and assists in discovery requests as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
- Travels as required.
Benefits
- Three Medical, and two dental plans to choose from.
- Tuition reimbursement eligible.
- 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.
- 4 weeks PTO your first full year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
