Nurse Attorney / Legal Nurse Consultant ( PIP Liability )
The candidate provides claims adjusters and attorneys with detailed analysis of medical records and other pertinent medical information significant to allegations in liability claims. Reviews, analyzes, and summarizes medical records and other pertinent documents. Researches current literature on medical issues and maintains reference library for adjusters and attorneys. Provides informed opinion on medical issues relating to causality, accepted standards of care and prognosis of alleged injuries/illnesses. Prepares exhibits for deposition, trial or mediation including charts, tables, graphs, power point presentations. Assists with the location, selection and preparation of medical expert witnesses and consultants and develops and maintains a network of such experts. Assists in the development of questioning for cross examination of opposing medical experts. Provides individualized training and development to adjusters and/or attorneys. Attends roundtables, mediations, facilitations, settlement conferences, deposition and trials as requested. Participates in special projects as requested. Participates actively with various vendors and or business partners. Deals with members and co-workers in a tactful, cooperative and helpful manner, reacts positively to suggestions or instructions from others. Understands the potential issues involved in change within the organization and can adjust to the changing work environment.
The candidate should have a Law degree or commensurate legal experience. Should be a Registered nurse with 5+ years of clinical experience in acute or ambulatory healthcare setting. Advanced casualty claim knowledge. Knowledge of local and national healthcare information resources and medical experts required. Knowledge of legal terminology and civil procedure needed. Should have a clear understanding of the scope of role responsibilities, possesses a high level of technical expertise commensurate with the business needs. Must have knowledge of technical materials, rules, procedures or facts required to effectively performing the role. Should be proficient using the Internet, MS Office, various vendor software products and have good typing ability.
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