Role Description
The RN Telephonic Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing medical care for injured employees within a Workers’ Compensation environment. This role serves as a clinical resource and advocate, facilitating communication among stakeholders, evaluating treatment plans, monitoring recovery progress, and promoting safe, timely return-to-work outcomes. Through proactive case management, the Telephonic Case Manager ensures quality healthcare delivery while supporting cost-effective claim resolution and positive customer experiences.
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Manage a caseload of Workers’ Compensation claims through telephonic case management services.
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Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of injured employees’ medical status, treatment progress, and recovery needs.
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Develop, implement, and monitor individualized case management plans to promote optimal medical outcomes.
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Review medical records, treatment recommendations, and clinical information to determine appropriateness of care.
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Identify barriers to recovery and develop action plans to facilitate progress toward recovery and return-to-work goals.
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Monitor adherence to evidence-based treatment guidelines, utilization criteria, and regulatory requirements.
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Evaluate treatment plans and document clinical outcomes, recovery progress, and return-to-work milestones.
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Act as a liaison among injured employees, employers, healthcare providers, insurers, attorneys, and other authorized stakeholders.
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Facilitate effective communication to ensure alignment on treatment plans, recovery goals, and return-to-work expectations.
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Establish and maintain strong client relationships through professional service and responsive communication.
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Serve as a patient advocate while maintaining compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
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Address return-to-work capabilities with injured employees and treating providers during ongoing case reviews.
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Collaborate with employers and providers to support transitional or modified duty opportunities when appropriate.
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Obtain and review job descriptions to assist providers in evaluating work capacity and restrictions.
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Promote timely and medically appropriate return-to-work outcomes.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case documentation within designated systems.
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Ensure compliance with state Workers’ Compensation regulations, client requirements, and company policies.
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Protect confidential medical information in accordance with HIPAA and applicable privacy regulations.
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Support utilization review processes, including pre-authorization, concurrent review, retrospective review, and medical director referrals as needed.
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Monitor provider and vendor performance to ensure quality service delivery.
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Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
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Participate in quality assurance, grievance, and other organizational committees as assigned.
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Provide clinical education and support to internal staff and stakeholders when appropriate.
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Assist with training, mentoring, or guidance of less experienced team members as requested.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Minimum three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Medical-Surgical
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Orthopedics
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Neurology
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Critical Care/ICCU
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Emergency Room
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Occupational Health
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Industrial Nursing
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Workers’ Compensation case management experience preferred.
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Telephonic case management experience preferred.
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Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state(s).
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Ability to maintain active licensure throughout employment.
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Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
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Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation processes, regulations, and medical case management principles.
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Understanding of evidence-based treatment guidelines and disability management practices.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
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Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and case management software systems.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound clinical judgment.
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Minimal travel may be required based on business needs.
Benefits
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Medical, dental, and vision plans to support your health and that of your family.
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A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
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Time-off policies, including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for non-exempt employees.
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Paid holidays.
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Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
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Benefit offerings, eligibility, and required employer contributions may vary based on role, classification, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including those tied to an employee’s primary work location.
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Where required by law, the Company provides paid sick leave, paid family and parental leave, and other mandated benefits in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.