Legal Nurse Consultant (RN) - Contractor

• Medical Record Review: Analyze, review, and summarize medical records, highlighting relevant clinical findings, treatment history, injuries, and other essential details for attorneys and relevant stakeholders.
• Medical Chronologies: Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized medical timelines that present important events, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes in chronological order.
• Long-Term Care Assessment: Evaluate injured individuals' potential future medical needs and estimate the costs associated with ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, and other necessary care.
• Objective Case Evaluation: Provide impartial, evidence-based assessments of medical information, maintaining professional integrity and distinguishing documented facts from clinical interpretations.
• Medical Research: Identify, research, and reference relevant medical literature, professional guidelines, and other authoritative clinical resources to support case evaluations.
• Expert Coordination: Identify and, when appropriate, interview qualified medical professionals who may provide additional expertise or testify in legal proceedings.
• Professional Communication: Communicate findings, recommendations, and case-related information clearly and professionally in written and verbal interactions with attorneys, internal teams, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Clinical Standards and Compliance: Perform all consulting activities within the scope of Registered Nurse practice, maintaining confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive medical information.
• Independent Case Management: Organize assigned work, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, efficient, and high-quality consulting services.
• Additional Responsibilities: Complete other related duties as assigned, consistent with professional qualifications and the requirements of each case.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Professional Experience: At least five years of experience in a similar or related role is preferred.
• Nursing License: Hold a valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate to the relevant state.
• Required Certification: Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) certification is required.
• Preferred Training: Medical-legal coursework or additional education related to legal nurse consulting is an advantage.
• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrate strong nursing knowledge and the ability to interpret medical records, understand clinical terminology, evaluate treatment plans, and assess injury-related medical information.
• Medical-Legal Analysis: Ability to organize complex medical documentation, identify clinically relevant facts, prepare accurate chronologies, and support objective case assessments.
• Research Skills: Ability to locate, evaluate, and reference relevant medical literature and professional resources.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex clinical information clearly to nonclinical audiences.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong professional judgment and the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, healthcare professionals, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Organization and Accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to produce precise work within demanding deadlines.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using computers and standard office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email. Familiarity with CaseMap is preferred but not required.
• Independent Work: Ability to manage assignments with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and remain productive in a time-sensitive environment.
• Contractor Requirements: Willingness to work on an as-needed, part-time basis as an independent contractor and provide proof of professional liability insurance.
• Remote Work Requirements: Ability to maintain a secure, HIPAA-compliant home office and a reliable DSL, fiber, or cable internet connection. Internet speeds of 100 Mbps or higher are preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit and perform keyboard-based work for most of the workday, demonstrate manual dexterity, participate in telephone conversations as needed, read and write English fluently, and lift up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Compensation: $40–$45 per hour, depending on experience and certifications.
• Remote Work: Perform consulting assignments from a home-based work environment within the United States.
• Flexible, Part-Time Engagement: Work on an as-needed basis, offering flexibility in managing consulting assignments.
• Independent Contractor Arrangement: Opportunity to provide specialized medical-legal consulting services on a contract basis.
• Professional Application of Clinical Expertise: Use your nursing background to contribute to medical record analysis, injury assessment, and legal case preparation.
• Specialized Consulting Experience: Develop and apply expertise at the intersection of clinical practice, medical documentation, and legal proceedings.