Role Description
We are looking for a
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager (RN)
, who independently manages medical aspects of Workers’ Compensation claims, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and cost-effective care to injured employees. This role monitors, analyzes, evaluates, and coordinates medical treatment throughout the continuum of care to promote medically appropriate, prompt return-to-work outcomes. The Telephonic Case Manager proactively identifies barriers to recovery, develops action plans, and serves as both patient advocate and clinical resource while maintaining compliance with regulatory and client-specific guidelines.
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Provide telephonic case management for Workers’ Compensation cases.
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Assess medical appropriateness of treatment plans and coordinate services to optimize recovery and cost efficiency.
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Develop, implement, and modify individualized case management care plans.
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Perform ongoing clinical assessments and review medical records to ensure quality and timely care.
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Identify and address barriers to recovery with proactive action planning.
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Coordinate communication between injured workers, employers, providers, insurers, and other stakeholders.
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Promote and document return-to-work capability at each medical milestone.
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Ensure compliance with state-mandated treatment guidelines, nationally published protocols, and client requirements.
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Track outcomes including patient satisfaction, return-to-work progress, and disability duration.
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Utilize utilization review tools when indicated (pre-certification, concurrent review, retrospective review, medical director review).
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Monitor provider and vendor performance to ensure quality and appropriate care delivery.
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Maintain detailed and accurate documentation within the case management system.
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Serve as a patient advocate while adhering to all legal, ethical, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
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Participate in Quality Assurance, Grievance, or other committees as assigned.
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Provide training or mentorship to claims staff or junior team members as appropriate.
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Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Active, unrestricted RN license.
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Minimum 3 years of clinical experience (medical-surgical, orthopedic, neurological, ICCU, industrial, ER, or occupational health).
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Workers’ Compensation case management experience preferred.
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Strong knowledge of treatment guidelines and utilization management principles.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
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Proficiency in computer systems and claims/case management software.
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Telephonic case management experience.
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Experience applying evidence-based disability duration guidelines.
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Prior experience training or mentoring staff.
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.