RN Telephonic Case Manager

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: While partnering with the injured worker, employer, and medical providers, create a case management strategy to facilitate medical recovery and a successful return to work through advocacy, communication and coordination of medical services. Prefer someone who lives in AZ or WA--but not a must.

Must be an RN, have a compact license, and have 1.5 years of prior workers compensation experience.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.

• Apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of complex medical conditions, treatment planning and recovery from illness or injury.
• Work in the best of both worlds - a rewarding career making an impact on the health and lives of others, and a remote work environment.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees in a non-traditional setting. 
• Enable our Caring counts® mission supporting injured employees from some of the world’s best brands and organizations. 
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. 
• Celebrate your career achievements and each other through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, team building initiatives and more. 
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessment via telephone calls to evaluate the injured worker's injury, medical treatment, psychosocial needs, cultural implications and support systems.
• Effectively communicates and builds relationships with the claims’ examiner, client, injured worker, attorney and supervisor.
• Identifies issues related to delayed recovery and/or return to work and problem solves with a creative thinking approach
• Negotiates treatment and disability duration with providers through use of medical and disability duration guidelines, adhering to quality.
• Identifies opportunities to expedite care for cost containment and timely medical recovery.
• Provides recommendations for alternate clinical resources to support claim resolution.
• Maintains client's privacy and confidentiality, promotes client safety and advocacy; and adheres to ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory standards.

EDUCATION AND LICENSING

Current unrestricted RN license(s) in a state or territory of the United States required.  Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from accredited college or university or equivalent work experience preferred. Certification in case management, rehabilitation nursing or a related specialty is highly preferred.

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. 

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Physical: Computer keyboarding.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking 

TAKING CARE OF YOU BY

• Offering a blended work environment.
• Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
• Providing on-going learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support.
• Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements.
• Thrives when everyone is working towards the same vision/goals.
• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits package including:
• Three medical, and two dental & vision plans to choose from.
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.
• 4 weeks PTO your first full year.  

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.

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As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $78,000 - $85,000.  A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.