Registered Nurse (RN)
Washington, DC
Temporary
Experienced
The Excalibur Group is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN’s) in Washington, DC to support a Federal contract.
**Must be a U.S. Citizen, possess good-excellent credit, able to obtain a DOJ MBI Clearance and will be subject to a background/credit screen prior to employment.
SUMMARY
The Victim’s Compensation Fund (“VCF”) provides compensation to individuals (or a personal representative of a deceased individual) who were present at the World Trade Center or the surrounding New York City Exposure Zone; the Pentagon crash site; and the Shanksville, Pennsylvania crash site, at some point between September 11, 2001, and May 30, 2002, and who have since been diagnosed with a 9/11-related illness. You will work on a team closely with the World Trade Center (“WTC”) Health Program to determine whether an individual’s medical condition(s) can be certified as eligible for compensation from the VCF in accordance with WTC Health Program guidelines. You will also be providing medical expertise regarding the severity of an individual’s 9/11-related medical condition(s) and answering medical questions from VCF legal staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
Mon. – Fri. 8:30am – 5pm (Hybrid)
Except Federal Holidays
HOW TO APPLY
If interested in this opportunity, please apply on our website by visiting www.theexcaliburgroup.com.
Preference will be given to all qualified applicants who live in a federally certified HUBZone.
**The Excalibur Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.**
**Must be a U.S. Citizen, possess good-excellent credit, able to obtain a DOJ MBI Clearance and will be subject to a background/credit screen prior to employment.
SUMMARY
The Victim’s Compensation Fund (“VCF”) provides compensation to individuals (or a personal representative of a deceased individual) who were present at the World Trade Center or the surrounding New York City Exposure Zone; the Pentagon crash site; and the Shanksville, Pennsylvania crash site, at some point between September 11, 2001, and May 30, 2002, and who have since been diagnosed with a 9/11-related illness. You will work on a team closely with the World Trade Center (“WTC”) Health Program to determine whether an individual’s medical condition(s) can be certified as eligible for compensation from the VCF in accordance with WTC Health Program guidelines. You will also be providing medical expertise regarding the severity of an individual’s 9/11-related medical condition(s) and answering medical questions from VCF legal staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as a Victim’s Compensation Fund (“VCF”) Subject Matter Expert (“SME”) on medical-related questions raised by the Claim Review and Appeals teams (DOJ and contractor attorneys) and the Special Master.
- Reviews medical records, documents findings using applicable forms, and recommends conditions for verification by the WTC Health Program following specific WTC Health Program guidelines and instructions.
- May support the appeals process either through review of medical information submitted as part of the pre-appeal materials, through participation in hearings, or by providing expertise to the team as they draft the post-appeal recommendation for the Special Master’s review.
- Reviews medical records for identified claims to assess the severity of the claimant's physical health conditions, as evidenced in the records. Supports claim review in evaluating severity for non-economic loss awards; evaluating disabling conditions and the percentage attributable to the eligible condition; determining if conditions with different names are the same condition; and providing expertise to the team pertinent to clinical experience.
- Able to work independently to achieve performance standards in a hybrid work environment and reports to the VCF offices in Washington, DC per approved telework schedule, with additional days in-office as needed for trainings and meetings.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a Licensed Medical Professional, with an active license
- Five years recent Nursing/Case Management/Utilization Review or Legal Nurse Consulting experience
- Background in pulmonary and/or oncology specialties preferred
Mon. – Fri. 8:30am – 5pm (Hybrid)
Except Federal Holidays
- Washington, DC
- Temp role
HOW TO APPLY
If interested in this opportunity, please apply on our website by visiting www.theexcaliburgroup.com.
Preference will be given to all qualified applicants who live in a federally certified HUBZone.
**The Excalibur Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.**
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