Registered Nurse Case Manager (1099) - Carteret, NJ

Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) – Workers’ Compensation 1099 Independent Contractor | Carteret, NJ & Surrounding Areas Flexible Schedule | Hybrid Field-Based Role About The IMA Group For more than 30 years, The IMA Group has partnered with individuals, employers, insurance carriers, and government agencies to improve health and disability outcomes nationwide. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality medical and case management services that create meaningful results for the individuals and communities we serve. We are currently seeking experienced Registered Nurse Case Managers (RN) in the Carteret, NJ area to support workers’ compensation cases on a flexible 1099 basis. Why Join Us? Flexible scheduling and caseload opportunities Independent, consultative role with autonomy in your day-to-day work Hybrid role combining local field visits with remote documentation No bedside care, weekends, or on-call responsibilities Dedicated support team and steady referral volume Opportunity to make a direct impact on recovery and return-to-work outcomes Position Overview As a Field Nurse Case Manager, you will coordinate care for injured workers throughout the workers’ compensation process. This role involves collaborating with medical providers, employers, adjusters, and legal representatives to help ensure appropriate treatment, recovery progression, and safe return-to-work planning. Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee treatment plans for injured workers Attend medical appointments and assess treatment progression Communicate with physicians, employers, attorneys, and insurance carriers Prepare detailed and timely case management reports Evaluate medical necessity and appropriateness of care Assist with return-to-work planning and transitional duty coordination Coordinate IMEs, peer reviews, and job site evaluations as needed Advocate for quality care and positive case outcomes Qualifications Active New Jersey RN license required Minimum 3 years of Workers’ Compensation Field Case Management experience preferred Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work independently and manage a flexible caseload Comfortable with technology and electronic documentation systems Reliable transportation for travel throughout Carteret and surrounding New Jersey areas Professional liability/malpractice insurance or ability to obtain CCM, CRRN, or related certifications preferred Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply Work Type 1099 Independent Contractor Flexible caseload opportunities available If you are an experienced Workers’ Compensation Nurse Case Manager looking for flexibility, autonomy, and rewarding work that makes a difference, we’d love to connect with you. The IMA Group is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of carriers, TPAs, public entities, and employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers’ compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr The IMA Group