Contract Legal Nurse Consultant - Level I
Responsible for efficient review, analysis, and summarization of medical and related records into a high-quality work product tailored to the client’s needs and project protocol.
· Understand and adhere to established project specific educational resources and guidelines;
· Perform thorough and accurate medical record review;
· Develop an accurate work product based on the medical records provided which is reflective of the project protocol;
· Assist in evaluating the severity of a case;
· Perform a self-quality review of work product prior to submission using the established quality review checklist;
· Prioritize assignments based on project guidelines, client service level agreements and due dates, and internal service level agreements and due dates
· Track and adhere to project deadlines and submit work product on or before internal or client due date;
· Complete urgent client requests which may require staying after hours or working weekends and/or holidays;
· Communicate with Project Manager/Project Lead to discuss issues or blockers which may impact deadlines;
· Communicate with Project Manager/Project Lead upon completion of assignment;
· Notify Project Manager/Project Lead when problems are identified with records received including incorrect bates format, wrong subject records, incorrect spelling of subject or custodian, incorrect labeling of items, or are otherwise problematic;
· May assist on multiple projects simultaneously as determined by the Project Manager/Project Lead;
· Meet designated project benchmarks and promptly escalate any issues or blockers that may impede progress to Project Manager/Project Lead;
· Submit time daily to appropriate database (s) immediately following task completion;
· Assist with “special assignments” as directed by Project Lead or Project Manager;
· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Nursing degree with 3-5 years of recent legal nurse experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical setting. We will also consider combinations of clinical and Legal Nurse Consulting experience. Computer and typing skills required including experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and e-mail usage with attachments is required. Ability to handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively. Attention to detail and a commitment to following defined standards for maintaining consistency and meeting project expectations. Demonstrates abilities to perform the tasks required as a nurse reviewer.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current licensure and in good standing with the Board of Nurse Examiners in the state of residence.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use fingers and hands to type and enter data; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
• How many years of experience do you have in summarizing, reviewing, or analyzing medical records?
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
• LNC: 3 years (Required)
• Critical care: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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· Understand and adhere to established project specific educational resources and guidelines;
· Perform thorough and accurate medical record review;
· Develop an accurate work product based on the medical records provided which is reflective of the project protocol;
· Assist in evaluating the severity of a case;
· Perform a self-quality review of work product prior to submission using the established quality review checklist;
· Prioritize assignments based on project guidelines, client service level agreements and due dates, and internal service level agreements and due dates
· Track and adhere to project deadlines and submit work product on or before internal or client due date;
· Complete urgent client requests which may require staying after hours or working weekends and/or holidays;
· Communicate with Project Manager/Project Lead to discuss issues or blockers which may impact deadlines;
· Communicate with Project Manager/Project Lead upon completion of assignment;
· Notify Project Manager/Project Lead when problems are identified with records received including incorrect bates format, wrong subject records, incorrect spelling of subject or custodian, incorrect labeling of items, or are otherwise problematic;
· May assist on multiple projects simultaneously as determined by the Project Manager/Project Lead;
· Meet designated project benchmarks and promptly escalate any issues or blockers that may impede progress to Project Manager/Project Lead;
· Submit time daily to appropriate database (s) immediately following task completion;
· Assist with “special assignments” as directed by Project Lead or Project Manager;
· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Nursing degree with 3-5 years of recent legal nurse experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical setting. We will also consider combinations of clinical and Legal Nurse Consulting experience. Computer and typing skills required including experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and e-mail usage with attachments is required. Ability to handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively. Attention to detail and a commitment to following defined standards for maintaining consistency and meeting project expectations. Demonstrates abilities to perform the tasks required as a nurse reviewer.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current licensure and in good standing with the Board of Nurse Examiners in the state of residence.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use fingers and hands to type and enter data; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
• How many years of experience do you have in summarizing, reviewing, or analyzing medical records?
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
• LNC: 3 years (Required)
• Critical care: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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