Legal Nurse Consultant
***35-hour work week and great downtown location!***
Madison, WI 
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Posted 30 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job Description

Habush Habush & Rottier seeks a Nurse for their Madison location!

Put your nursing skills and knowledge to work in a new environment.

 


GENERAL SUMMARY
Interpret, research and analyze medical-related issues relevant to a legal case or claim. Based on this information provide an informed opinion of the delivery of health care and its results to the attorneys.  This position also fields inquiries regarding medical malpractice claims.

JOB DUTIES:

Review Medical Records:
  • Review medical records for clients who have been injured in motor vehicle   collisions, product liability cases and medical malpractice cases to help determine whether professional negligence occurred.
  • Summarize injuries and treatment and identify any missing records.

Consult with Attorneys on Cases:
  • Educate attorneys regarding medical facts, timelines, treatments, nursing terminology and other relevant health care information.
  • Act as liaison between attorney, physicians and clients when necessary.

Trial Preparation:
  • Prepare medical fact reports and summaries.
  • Prepare chronologies of medical events, graphic exhibits and other evidence.
  • Draft questions for attorneys to use during medical depositions and at trial.
  • Interview parties involved in a case and prepare witnesses for testifying at trial.
  • Attend trial with attorney when needed.

Respond to Medical Malpractice Inquiries:
  • Determine if inquiry could be considered medical malpractice.
  • Refer valid claims to appropriate attorney.
  • Refer callers to other resources as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
 
  • Critical thinking skills for complex medical injuries
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to utilize electronic resources
  • Knowledge of managing large files


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
  • RN
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in the nursing field, preferably with medical  surgical experience.

 

Special Notes/Instructions
Remote work is not available for this position. It is in person at the Madison office. Employer has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Start Date
Immediate
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
First
Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position and eligible for all staff benefits to include: health, dental, voluntary vision, medical & dependent care flexible spending, paid life and disability insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid holidays, vacation, sick time and parking!
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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