Nurse Case Manager

Overview

This organization is seeking qualified Nurse Case Managers to join their compassionate team and help make a positive difference in an injured person’s life. As a Field Case Manager, you will work closely with treating physicians/providers, employers, customers, legal representatives, and the injured/disabled person to create and implement a treatment plan that returns the injured/disabled person back to work appropriately, ensures appropriate and cost-effective healthcare services, achievement of maximum medical recovery, and return to an optimal level of work and functioning.

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and competency in the application of case management standards of practice.
• Use advanced knowledge of types of injury, medications, comorbidities, treatment options, treatment alternatives, and knowledge of job duties to advise on a treatment plan.
• Interview disabled persons to assess overall recovery, including whether injuries or conditions are occupational or non-occupational.
• Collaborate with treating physicians/providers and utilize available resources to help create and implement treatment plans tailored to an individual patient.
• Work with employers and physicians to modify job duties where practical to facilitate early return to work.
• Evaluate and modify case goals based on injured/disabled person’s improvement and treatment effectiveness.
• Independently manage workload, including prioritizing cases and deciding how best to manage cases effectively.
• Complete other duties, such as attending injured worker appointments when appropriate, preparing status updates for submittal to customers, and other duties as assigned.

• Education: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Experience: 2+ years clinical practice preferred. Workers' compensation-related experience preferred.
• Skills: Ability to advocate recommendations effectively with physicians/providers, employers, and customers. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook Email. Proficient grammar, sentence structure, and written communication skills.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Must be in good standing.
  • URAC-recognized certification in case management (CCM, CDMS, CRC, CRRN or COHN, COHN-S, RN-BC, ACM, CMAC, CMC) (Preferred, but can obtain post hire).
• Travel: Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to and attend in-person appointments with injured workers in assigned geography.
• Internet: Must have reliable internet.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to and attend in-person appointments with injured workers in assigned geography.

Benefit offerings include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts / Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, and an array of resources that encourage a lifetime of healthier living. Benefits eligibility may differ depending on full-time or part-time status. Compensation depends on the applicable US geographic market. In addition to the base salary, you will be eligible to participate in a productivity-based bonus program.

Total compensation, including base pay and potential bonus, will be based on a number of factors including skills, experience, education, and performance metrics.