Job Description

Job Type

Contract

Description

Legal Nurse Consultant, (R.N.) - Contractor

Expert Exams, a subsidiary of EK Health, is looking for a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant - RN (Contractor) to join the team! A Certified Legal Nurse Consultant uses medical expertise to consult with and advise attorneys on injury cases. A Legal Nurse Consultant analyzes complex medical information and renders an informed and objective opinion on the medical-legal matters. This position requires a minimum of 2-3 years' experience as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, preferably in defense work.

NOTE: this position is that of an independent contractor (1099) and will require proof of liability insurance. LNC Certification required.

Work Specifics: Monday-Friday, work from home. As needed, up to 20-25 hours per month.

This position pays $40-45/hr based on experience.

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.

Job 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 using the provided Expert Exams approved client reporting templates.
• Be objective and honest in evaluating the facts of the case
• Research and cite medical resources/ professional literature related to the case as applicable
• 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

Job 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
• Active LNC Certification required, preferably AALNC
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

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*