Legal Nurse Consultant (RN) - Contractor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Legal Nurse Consultant (RN) – Contractor based in the United States.

Overview

Apply your clinical expertise to the intersection of healthcare and legal services as a Legal Nurse Consultant. In this role, you will support attorneys by analyzing medical records, evaluating injury-related cases, and providing objective, evidence-based medical insights. You will help clarify complex clinical information, establish medical timelines, and assess long-term care needs and associated costs. Working independently in a fully remote environment, you will contribute to informed legal decision-making through accurate documentation, medical research, and professional communication. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse with specialized legal nurse consulting credentials and a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and professional standards. The position offers flexible, part-time contract work on an as-needed basis.

Accountabilities
- 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.