Registered Nurse

Return To Work Case Manager (RN)

Provides medical case management services to Client's employees in US who are injured on the job and non-work related absences. The RN will use medical expertise combined with knowledge of the workers' compensation system to make sure that injured workers receive timely and appropriate medical treatment to promote early return to work and claims resolution. The nurse will facilitate communication and action among Client's management, insurance carriers, physicians, and injured workers.

Primary responsibilities include: Responsible for assessment and coordination of medical care related to worker's compensation injuries; manages all accepted, routine los time claims. Works closely with adjusters, medical providers, managers to ensure coordination of appropriate care to medically rehabilitate individuals injured on the job and assist with return to work goals. Determine individual's fitness to return to duty. Evaluate return to work concerns from a physical capability and biological risk to human or product stand point. Work with management team to create an effective light duty. Develops case management plan through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient's progress. Evaluates patient's treatment plan for appropriateness and devises cost effective strategies for medical care. Maintains confidentiality of injured worker's medical, disability, and demographic information. Create medical records including: Employee Medical Files, Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Records, Workers Compensation carrier forms, disability records, medical surveillance records and logs and return to work notes. Conducts medical accommodation determinations for employees needing consideration in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. Coordinates the interactive process that includes management, human resources. May provide occupational health services to plasma center locations throughout the US. Perform telephonic triage of injury events to determine the level of care needed for the injured worker. May provide nursing care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses via the following methods: symptomatic treatment, medical assessment, first aid, emergency transport, medical referrals, and appropriate follow-up and rehabilitation. Serve as a rotating on call staff member for all Client's US based operations. Builds strong relationship with Staff Nurse RN to integrate delivery of medical services to employees.

Education: Bachelors of Science or Associate Degree from a registered nursing program. State license(s) is/are also required.

Experience: A minimum of 1 years (Bachelors) or 3 years (Associates) of related experience in worker's compensation case management, Occupational Health Nursing, medical assessment, emergency medical care, clinic work, and/or public health nursing. Incumbent must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of North Carolina/California (dependent on location). Extensive knowledge and understanding of the ADAA and the processes and procedures involved in the interactive process. Certification via the American Board of Occupational Health Nursing COHN-S OR COHN is preferred. Certification in case management or related specialty is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Incumbent knowledge should include an overall understanding of occupational health. Training in CPR, emergency first aid, immunology, ergonomics, and experience with OSHA requirements.