Legal Nurse Consultant, RN – Contractor
Job Description: • 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 Requirements: • 5+ years’ experience in a similar or related role preferred • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing • Med-legal coursework preferred • Valid state-appropriate RN license in good standing with no restrictions • LNC Certification required • Case Map usage preferred (not 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. Benefits: