Field Nurse Case Manager - Des Moines, IA

Medical Management CoordinatorProvides medical management to workers compensation injured employees, performing case management through telephonic and in-person contact with injured workers and medical providers. Coordinates with employers and claims professionals to manage medical care in order to return injured employee to work. This position will cover the Des Moines territory with a travel radius of up to 2 hours.Key Responsibilities:Coordinating medical evaluation and treatmentMeeting with physician and injured worker to collaborate on treatment plan and to discuss goals for return to workKeeping employer and referral source updated regarding medical treatment and work statusCoordinating ancillary services, e.g. home health, durable medical equipment, and physical therapy.Communicates with employers to determine job requirements and to explore modified or alternate employment.Discusses and evaluates results of treatment plan with physician and injured worker using Evidence Based Guidelines to ensure effective outcome.Documents case management observations, assessment, and plan.Generates reports for referral source to communicate case status and recommendations.Generates ongoing correspondence to referral source, employer, medical providers, injured worker, and other participants involved in the injured worker's treatment plan.May participate in telephonic case conferences.Maintains a minimum caseload of 35 files, and 150 monthly billable hours, with minimum 95% quality compliance.About You Required: Degree from applicable program of training and a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required. Active Registered Nursing license or equivalent within the state of practice or states in which CM is performed. Desired: Bachelor's degree preferred. Worker's Compensation experience is preferred. Certification in related field preferred. 1-3 years of clinical experience preferred. Able to travel to appointments within approximately a 2 hour radius.Work Traits: Demonstrates adequate knowledge of managed care with emphasis on use of criteria, guidelines and national standards of practice. Advanced written and oral communication skills, along with organizational and leadership skills. Self-directed and proactively manage assigned case files. Demonstrates strong time management skills.