Field Nurse Case Manager

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

📋 Description

• Coordinate care and communicate essential medical information between the Injured Worker, Insured, and Carrier.

• Facilitate suitable treatment, effective rehabilitation, and a successful return to work.

• Oversee work-related injuries, motor vehicle accidents, liability claims, long-term disability/short-term disability, and other referred services.

• Adhere to the Case Management plan and maintain responsibility for the case management process.

• Accept and manage referrals assigned by the Director of Case Management.

• Initiate contacts, schedule assessments, and gather physician appointment details.

• Confirm assignments and clarify any special handling instructions.

• Develop professional relationships with clients and treat claimants with respect.

• Maintain continuous communication with the Injured Worker, Insured, Carrier, and referral sources.

• 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 duration, estimated return-to-work status, and MMI/Full Recovery information.

• Refer to Vocational Counselors for job analyses when appropriate and approved.

• Recommend and coordinate Independent Medical Examination (IME) physicians and attend IMEs.

• Arrange transportation as necessary.

• Monitor treatment plans and participate in therapy sessions when suitable.

• Maintain contact with therapists for updates.

• Request file transfers to Vocational Counselors when appropriate.

• Assist Carrier/Insured with planning for modified or regular-duty return-to-work strategies.

• Provide information to Defense Attorneys as necessary.

• Encourage teamwork among staff members.

• Maximize the accurate and appropriate billable hours towards an 8-hour-per-day monthly target.

• Maintain licensure and certifications, completing annual training punctually.

• Retain accountability for tasks delegated to non-clinical staff.

• Undertake additional professional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse state license.

• Licensed in each state where field case management is provided.

• Capable of performing independent assessments within the designated scope.

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

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

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

• A minimum of two years of full-time direct case management for injured workers or two years under supervision is preferred.

• Bilingual capabilities may be necessary for providing translation services.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program.

• Health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Nurse referral program.

• Support for continuing education.