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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for expert nurse witness in the United States is $45.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.26 and $55.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an expert nurse witness do?

An Expert Nurse Witness is a registered nurse with specialized knowledge and experience who provides expert opinions in legal cases. They review medical records, offer testimony, and help attorneys understand nursing standards of care. Their expertise is often used in malpractice, personal injury, and other healthcare-related cases. Expert Nurse Witnesses may testify in court or provide written reports to support legal proceedings.

What are typical responsibilities for an expert nurse witness in legal cases?

Expert Nurse Witnesses are primarily responsible for reviewing medical records, preparing detailed reports, and providing expert opinions on standards of nursing care as they pertain to legal cases. They may testify in court, collaborate with attorneys to clarify clinical practices, and help interpret complex medical information for judges and juries. These professionals often work independently or with legal teams, and their schedules may vary based on case demands. Being meticulous and objective is key, as their insights can greatly influence the outcomes of medical malpractice or personal injury cases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the expert nurse witness position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Expert Nurse Witness, you need in-depth clinical experience, a current nursing license, and expertise in legal and medical case review. Familiarity with medical record analysis, legal documentation, and specialized certification such as Legal Nurse Consultant Certified (LNCC) is highly valued. Exceptional written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and professionalism are crucial soft skills in this field. These qualifications ensure clear and credible testimony, effective case preparation, and trustworthiness in both legal and healthcare environments.

How do you become an expert nurse witness?

To become an expert nurse witness, registered nurses typically gain extensive clinical experience in their specialty area, obtain relevant certifications, and develop strong communication skills. They often participate in continuing education and may be involved in legal cases to build expertise in providing clear, objective testimony.

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Infographic showing various Expert Nurse Witness job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,345 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

Registered Nurse Per Diem Beechwood

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


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Who Are We?
We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.
Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.
We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.
What Will You Do?
As a Registered Nurse at Pine Rest, you'll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. An RN is responsible and accountable to perform the nursing process as a basis for patient care. RNs provide direction and oversight to other licensed and non-licensed staff. Pine Rest RNs show compassion to recipients of services, coworkers, and surrounding communities through integrity, stewardship, empowerment, the promotion of diversity, and professional excellence.
Our RNs are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assesses person's served care needs, develops a plan of care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and continually reassesses plan of care according to person's served care needs.
  • In collaboration with the physician, provides/coordinates nursing care to individuals and groups of person's served.
  • Assists in the teaching of persons' served families, and provides milieu management. Communicates with and educates persons' served families/significant others in discharge/after care planning needs.
  • Provides a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff in both individual and group settings.
  • Responsible for documenting, reporting, and verifying all necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
  • Responsible to monitor for and report to the physician(s) any potential risk to person's served safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
  • Creates a customer/client friendly environment by following quality improvement standards, maintaining professionalism, initiating and maintaining positive relationships with departments/programs, co-workers and external customers.
  • Provides care in various clinical settings with diverse person's served populations. Identifies specific person's served needs and implements person's served centered, compassionate care.
  • Functions as a clinical leader, delegating/coordinating staff assignments and promoting staff development.
  • Responsible for the utilization and continued review of patient care protocols, standards of practice, and standards of care. Gives input into process for improvement.
  • May be responsible in training direct care staff.
  • May be indirectly responsible for oversight of medication and physical health activities in a program.
  • May be responsible for scheduling, staffing, and obtaining pre-authorizations.
  • Responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization, presenting a professional image that is projected in appearance, attitudes and behaviors, time management and communication skills. Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental and physical support to patients.
  • In the community residential setting required to support and promote a recovery focused environment and person-centered approach within the program.
  • Commitment to demonstrating the Hospital and Residential Services Model of Care in hospital and residential areas.
  • Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in the required programmatic training.

What Does the Role Require?
Education/Experience:
  • Licensed to practice in the state of Michigan, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • May be required to have professional knowledge of psychiatric nursing theory as required through completion of education from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Satisfactory previous clinical experience.

Work Schedule:
This position is onsite and may require both weekend and holiday hours.
Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
  • 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
  • Generous PTO for full and part time employees
  • Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
  • Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
  • Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice:
Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.

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