Nurse Case Manager

Nurse Case Manager

Please Note: This is a hybrid position requiring onsite attendance at our Baltimore - St. Paul office (7 St. Paul Street, Suite 450 Baltimore, MD 21202) on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, with remote work available on the remaining business days.

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.

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.

For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $70,000 - $88,000/year.