Field Nurse Case Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Coordinate care and share relevant medical information among the Injured Worker, Insured, and Carrier.

• Facilitate appropriate treatment, successful rehabilitation, and reintegration into the workplace.

• Provide effective and cost-efficient communication regarding work-related injuries, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), liability claims, long-term/short-term disability (LTD/STD), and other referred services.

• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Case Management plan, maintaining accountability for the Case Management process.

• Accept referrals and initiate contact in accordance with the Case Management plan.

• Schedule initial assessments and gather dates for physician appointments.

• Confirm assignments with referral sources and clarify any special handling instructions.

• Build and nurture professional relationships with clients, ensuring claimants are treated with dignity.

• Maintain consistent communication with the Injured Worker, Insured, and Carrier.

• Document data and billing in CaseAnyplace.

• Submit timely monthly Preliminary, Initial, Progress, and Closing reports.

• Attend physician appointments to gather diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plans, rehabilitation durations, estimated return-to-work dates, and MMI/Full Recovery information.

• Refer to Vocational Counselors for job analyses when appropriate and authorized by the Carrier.

• Recommend and coordinate Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and attend them as needed.

• Arrange transportation as necessary.

• Oversee treatment plans and attend therapy sessions when suitable.

• Maintain communication with therapists for updates.

• Request the transfer of files to Vocational Counselors when appropriate.

• Assist the Carrier/Insured in planning for modified or regular-duty return-to-work scenarios.

• Provide relevant information to Defense Attorneys as necessary.

• Foster teamwork among all staff members.

• Optimize billable hours to achieve a monthly target of 8 hours per day.

• Undertake additional professional duties as assigned.

• Retain responsibility for tasks assigned to non-clinical staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse state license.

• Licensed in each state where field case management services are provided.

• Capable of conducting independent assessments within the scope of practice.

• Practices in a U.S. state/territory that permits independent assessments within the scope of practice.

• Completion of a nursing program and ongoing continuing education as required.

• Must secure and maintain at least one nationally recognized certification (e.g., CCM, CRC, CLNC, CRRN, etc.) within three years of hire or within the state-mandated timeframe for practice, whichever is shorter.

• Preferred two years of full-time equivalent (FTE) direct case management experience for injured workers or two years under supervision.

• Ability to provide translation services as needed for bilingual nurses.

• Maintain licensure and certifications, completing required annual training punctually.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program.

• Health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Nurse referral program.

• Support for continuing education.