Nurse Attorney / Legal Nurse Consultant
The candidate will provide claims adjusters and attorneys with detailed analysis of medical records and other pertinent medical information significant to allegations in liability claims. Will review, analyze, and summarize medical records and other pertinent documents. Research current literature on medical issues and maintain reference library for adjusters and attorneys. Provide informed opinion on medical issues relating to causality, accepted standards of care and prognosis of alleged injuries/illnesses. Prepare exhibits for deposition, trial or mediation including charts, tables, graphs, PowerPoint presentations. Assist with the location, selection and preparation of medical expert witnesses and consultants and develop and maintain a network of such experts. Assist in the development of questioning for cross examination of opposing medical experts. Provide individualized training and development to adjusters and/or attorneys. Attend roundtables, mediations, facilitations, settlement conferences, deposition and trials as requested. Participate in special projects as requested. Participate actively with various vendors and or business partners.
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 is required. Knowledge of local and national healthcare information resources and medical experts is essential. Knowledge of legal terminology and civil procedure is a must.
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