Legal Nurse Consultant

Wicker Smith; West Palm Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wicker Smith's West Palm Beach Office is seeking an experienced Legal Nurse Consultant to assist supervising attorneys with case management and input on medical-legal issues.

The role involves organizing and summarizing medical records, evaluating records for completeness, and supporting defense strategies in liability matters. A nursing degree is required. Strong typing and teamwork are essential, and familiarity with legal terminology is helpful.

Formación

• Nursing degree is required.
• Experience in hospital, nursing home, or similar medical settings preferred.
• Familiarity with medical records and legal processes is helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Assist attorneys and firm management as requested.
• Evaluate incoming records for completeness and accuracy; confirm report matching.
• Organize medical records in chronological order.
• Summarize all medical records prior to meetings, depositions, and trial.
• Review medical records to assess treatment appropriateness and contribute to liability/causation insights.
• Analyze medical records to evaluate care and claimant status.

Conocimientos

Typing

Teamwork

Office equipment

Legal terminology

Medical records review

Educación

Nursing degree

Descripción del empleo

The West Palm Beach Office office of Wicker Smith is looking for an experienced Legal Nurse Consultant.

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting supervising attorneys with management of all assigned cases and input on case related medical and legal issues.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Assisting attorneys and firm management as requested.
• Evaluating incoming records, films, photos for completeness and/or alterations; confirming that there is a report to match each study included.
• Organizing medical records in chronological order.
• Summarizing all medical records prior to meetings, depositions, and trial.
• Review Medical records to assess appropriateness of treatment and offer insight into liability and causation issues and help with the defense strategy.
• Analyze medical records to evaluate care and status of the claimant.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND LICENSURE

Nursing degree is required.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent typing skills; Ability to produce accurate work product in a timely manner and work in a team environment.
• Ability to use computer, copy/scanner, fax machine, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and processes is helpful.
• Experience Required: Practical experience working in one of the following medical settings: hospital or nursing home or House Physician; Hospitalist; Physician’s Assistant.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• Speaking: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Hearing: Ability to hear average or normal conversations.
• Finger Dexterity: Ability to type and pick up small objects and dial the telephone.
• Repetitive Motions: Movements regularly require using the arms, wrists, hands, and or/fingers.
• Visual Abilities: Ability to inspect documents and operate office machinery.
• Physical Abilities & Strength: Sitting most of the time. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Walking when necessary to retrieve supplies, faxes, mail, etc. Some bending and squatting. Lifting of files and boxes.

Wicker Smith is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.