Nurse Consultant
Louisville, Kentucky
- Eligibility
- RNCritical CareEmergency MedicineUtilization ReviewCase Management
Posted Jun 25
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
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- Similar KY staff roles post $32/hr to $41/hr
KY staff postings that state pay run $26/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $41/hr, across 124 postings.
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About this role
Dinsmore is seeking a Nurse Consultant at its Louisville location in support of the tort and litigation practice. This role is integral to assisting attorneys with the medical and clinical aspects of complex litigation matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance defense. The ideal candidate will bring a strong clinical background and the ability to analyze and translate complex medical information into clear, practical insights that support case development and litigation strategy.
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Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience (critical care, ER, utilization review, or case management experience preferred)
- Prior legal nurse consulting or litigation support experience strongly preferred
- Legal Nurse Consultant certification (LNCC or similar) a plus
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare standards of care
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- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Place
- City
- Louisville, Kentucky
- State price level
- 10% below the national average
Kentucky index 90.2, where 100 is the national average.
Louisville rewards nurses who pick the right block. Walk Bardstown Road through The Highlands for nightlife, eclectic shops, median age 34.4. Frankfort Avenue in Clifton strings together trendy shotgun houses. Housing stretches further than Nashville or Austin. You'll need a car, summers are brutally hot and humid, and Cherokee Triangle pairs walkability to Cherokee Park with safety—at a premium.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is a law firm—not a healthcare provider—that employs nurse consultants to support its tort and litigation practice. Based in Louisville, Kentucky (40202), the firm seeks nursing professionals to assist attorneys with the medical and clinical dimensions…
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