RN Telephonic Nurse Case Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic case management for Workers’ Compensation cases.
• Assess medical appropriateness of treatment plans and coordinate services to optimize recovery and cost efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized case management care plans.
• Perform ongoing clinical assessments and review medical records to ensure quality and timely care.
• Identify and address barriers to recovery with proactive action planning.
• Coordinate communication between injured workers, employers, providers, insurers, and other stakeholders.
• Promote and document return-to-work capability at each medical milestone.
• Ensure compliance with state-mandated treatment guidelines, nationally published protocols, and client requirements.
• Track outcomes including patient satisfaction, return-to-work progress, and disability duration.
• Utilize utilization review tools when indicated (pre-certification, concurrent review, retrospective review, medical director review).
• Monitor provider and vendor performance to ensure quality and appropriate care delivery.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation within the case management system.
• Serve as a patient advocate while adhering to all legal, ethical, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Grievance, or other committees as assigned.
• Provide training or mentorship to claims staff or junior team members as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills, knowledge & expertise

• Active, unrestricted RN license.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience (medical-surgical, orthopedic, neurological, ICCU, industrial, ER, or occupational health).
• Workers’ Compensation case management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of treatment guidelines and utilization management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in computer systems and claims/case management software.
• Telephonic case management experience.
• Experience applying evidence-based disability duration guidelines.
• Prior experience training or mentoring staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Legal Notices

• Medical, dental, and vision plans to support your health and that of your family
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Time‑off policies, including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for non‑exempt employees
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage