Nurse Paralegal / Legal Nurse Consultant

Job Description

POLING presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate. If you are the best, this firm is for you. Our reputation is steeped in tradition and dedication to obtaining outstanding results, a teamwork environment, and unrivaled client service.

Our nurse paralegals are at the core of our practice and provide vital support and benefit to our clients. This position requires a proactive personality with outstanding organizational skills along with the ability to follow best practices.

You must be able and willing to work in our downtown Columbus, Ohio office 5 days a week during normal business hours.

Job duties include:

Provide medical records review and summation in medical malpractice claims.

Organizing and indexing medical records at the direction of the attorneys

Reviewing and cataloguing of received radiology images from medical care providers.

Preparing detailed chronologies based upon the medical issues in the case.

Medical literature review and research

Obtaining expert reviews including searching for expert options and communicating with experts and attorneys

Medical research to ensure knowledge of most up to date standards of care and practice guidelines.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF

An active Ohio LPN or RN license with a minimum of 7 years of clinical experience

Excellent writing & communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred

Prior experience as a Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Paralegal or risk manager is preferred.

PACU, ICU, or ED: 6 years preferred

Certification as a Legal Nurse Consulting is highly desired

Unparalleled organizational ability and effective time management.

In addition, the ideal candidate will also possess unquestioned integrity and discipline and is systems/procedures oriented, detailed oriented, a self-starter, and is an excellent communicator (written and verbal).

To apply for this position, email resume together with a cover letter that includes salary requirements and a concise paragraph stating why you are the best candidate for this position.

Salary is based upon experience and education.