Legal Nurse Consultant

**About the Role** We are seeking a detail\-oriented and clinically experienced Legal Nurse Consultant to join our team remotely. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex medical records and the legal process, supporting cases involving pain management, interventional procedures (e.g., spinal cord stimulators, discectomies, epidurals), personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation. You will analyze medical records, identify deviations from standards of care, and provide critical insights to attorneys and clients. **Key Responsibilities** Medical Record Review \& Analysis * Obtain, organize, and analyze medical records, including operative reports, anesthesia records, EMG/NCV studies, imaging (MRI/CT), physical therapy notes, and medication histories. * Identify chronologies, gaps in care, deviations from standards of care, and mechanisms of injury relevant to legal cases. * Translate complex medical terminology and procedures (e.g., IDET, Radiofrequency Ablation, SI joint injections, Tenex) into clear, non\-medical language for legal teams. Case Support * Prepare comprehensive medical chronologies, timelines, and case summaries. * Identify and screen for potential departures from accepted standards of care in pain management and interventional pain medicine. * Assist with preparation of deposition and trial questions, exhibits, and demonstrative evidence. * Review and summarize depositions of medical experts, treating physicians (e.g., pain specialists, physiatrists, anesthesiologists), and fact witnesses. Expert \& Collaboration * Serve as a liaison between attorneys, medical experts (including interventional pain physicians and physiatrists), and healthcare facilities. * Identify and locate qualified expert witnesses in pain management, physical therapy, and related specialties. * Conduct literature searches to support case strategy (peer\-reviewed studies, clinical guidelines, FDA warnings). Compliance \& Documentation * Ensure all medical\-legal work complies with HIPAA, state regulations, and attorney\-client privilege requirements. * Maintain secure, organized digital case files using remote document management systems. **Qualifications** Education \& Licensure (Required): * Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state. * Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred). Experience (Required): * Minimum of 1\+ years of clinical nursing experience in one or more of the following areas: * Pain management * Interventional radiology or procedural areas (epidurals, nerve blocks, stimulator trials) * Orthopedics or neurosurgery * Physical medicine \& rehabilitation (physiatry) * Emergency medicine or perioperative nursing * Legal Nurse Consultant Certification (LNCC) or completion of an accredited LNC training program (e.g., Vickie Milazzo Institute, AALNC). Skills \& Competencies: * Strong knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, laboratory values, and rehabilitation modalities (e.g., electrical stimulation, therapeutic exercise). * Proficiency with remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, shared drives). * Excellent written communication skills; ability to write clear, objective summaries. * High attention to detail, especially with surgical/procedural documentation and medication reconciliation. Preferred (but not required): * Experience with personal injury, medical malpractice, or workers’ compensation cases. * Familiarity with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks) and medical billing/coding (CPT, ICD\-10\). * Prior deposition or trial experience as a nurse consultant. **Compensation \& Benefits** Salary: * Full\-time W\-2: $75,000 – $110,000 annually based on experience and certifications. * 1099 Contract: $55 – $85 per hour (project\-based or hourly billable). Benefits (for W\-2 full\-time employees): * Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision (employer pays 75% of premium) * Paid Time Off – 15 days PTO \+ 8 federal holidays * Retirement – 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after 6 months * Remote Work Stipend – $50/month for internet/phone * Continuing Education – Reimbursement for LNC conferences, webinars, and certification renewal (up to $1,000/year) * Technology Provided – Laptop, secure VPN, and document management software license * Flexible Schedule – Core hours 10am–3pm ET; otherwise flexible * Malpractice Insurance – Employer\-paid professional liability (errors \& omissions) for LNC services **Work Environment \& Physical Requirements** * Fully remote – must have private, secure home office space. * Reliable high\-speed internet and backup power/internet source. * Ability to review digital medical records (500\+ pages per case) for extended periods – visual concentration required. * No direct patient care – entirely desk/computer based.