Nurse Paralegal

Medical Malpractice Claims Analyst

Examine and analyze medical records associated with asserted and potential malpractice claims to determine compliance with internal policies and procedures and standard of care. Assist litigation counsel with preparation and presentation of defenses in asserted medical negligence claims and other healthcare related matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Experience:

1. Four (4) years clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assist in assessing risk management and internal control weaknesses; prepare and participate in risk management education to clinical staff.

2. Prepare and track documents to be sent to and received from external experts and internal departments.

3. Review medical record documentation for accuracy, completeness, and standards of care.

4. Organize and index internal medical records and medical records received from outside facilities and health care providers; prepare detailed chronologies for use by litigation attorneys in case preparation.

5. Perform medical literature research to assist in identifying standard of care and subject matter experts.

6. Collect documents and other information necessary to respond to discovery requests.

7. Research policies, including legacy policies, federal and state regulations to determine appropriate processes and procedures relevant to time frame of care at issue.

8. Interview hospital employees and other potential witnesses and prepare detailed reports of same.

9. Supplement and maintain up-to-date information in legal services department's expert witness database.

10. Interact with and assist outside counsel with discovery, coordination of witness interviews and depositions, site visits and other tasks as requested.

11. Assist in preparation of exhibits for use at mediation, hearings and trial.

12. Attend depositions, hearings and trials as requested by litigation counsel.

13. Serve as liaison between clinical staff and outside counsel, attorneys issuing subpoenas and investigators as necessary.

14. Perform other tasks as requested or assigned by the Associate Litigation Counsel or AVP/Senior Litigation Counsel.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to concentrate and sit at a desk for long periods of time

2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including live hearings

3. Visual requirements: Near Vision, Depth Perception, Extensive Exposure to Video Displays

4. Ability to hear normal conversation, telephone communications

5. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. General office environment

Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

2. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

3. Knowledge of and/or experience with litigation.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center: 509 SYSTEM Legal Services

Address: 333 Laidley Street Charleston West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.