Nurse Case Manager (Workers’ Compensation)
Company Overview
Managed Care Network, Inc. is an established managed care company who strives to be the best employer in the Property & Casualty marketplace by living our values and by providing a work environment that employees can be proud of. Through our company values, we promote employee growth so each person can Thrive and are appreciated for the expertise, hard work, and passion they bring to the company. We provide unique solutions quickly to solve problems and make our customers’ jobs easier.
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Case Managers in New York State to support injured workers through the workers’ compensation process. We are currently looking to fill positions in the Albany, NY area and in New York City area. This role involves coordinating medical care, assisting in return-to-work planning, evaluating treatment plans, and working closely with physicians and employers. This is a remote position. You will work from a home office with ability to travel to field appointments.
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Join our 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, ensure appropriate and cost-effective healthcare services, achievement of maximum medical recovery and return to an optimal level of work and functioning.
In this role, you will:
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 attend injured worker’s appointments when appropriate, prepare status updates for submittal to customers, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience: 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 written communication skills.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
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.
Valid Driver's License
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote
Interested in Applying: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to HR@managedcarenetwork.com
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Managed Care Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All inquiries are held in strict confidence.an overview of the position here.
