Care Advocate Nurse

CorVel Corporation; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Care Advocate Nurse to oversee the assessment of injured workers' conditions and support the Claim Management department. This remote role involves initiating contact with injured workers and medical providers, ensuring thorough documentation, and providing crucial recommendations to the claim team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and time management skills, alongside a commitment to high-quality patient care. Join a supportive and innovative company that values accountability and teamwork, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account Options

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Parking and Transit FSA

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience required.
• Current RN Licensure must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee initiatives assessing injured workers' reported injuries.
• Document medical condition and treatment plans in the claim system.
• Communicate urgent situations to the claim team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Manage Multiple Projects

Customer Service Orientation

Education

RN Licensure

Clinical Nursing Experience

Graduate of Accredited Nursing School

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Locations:

• Wyoming WFH - LocDiff
  200 W 24th St
  Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA
• AR - Little Rock
  10800 Financial Centre Pkwy
  Suite 485
  Little Rock, AR 72211, USA
• MO - St. Louis
  1807 Park 270 Dr
  Suite 480
  St. Louis, MO 63146, USA
• KY WFH Y16078
  3456 KY Highway 356
  Cynthiana, KY 41031, USA
• GA - Atlanta Lawrenceville
  1745 N Brown Rd
  Suite 275
  Lawrenceville, GA 30043, USA

The Care Advocate Nurse oversees initiatives surrounding assessing the severity of the injured workers’ reported injury(ies), reviews medical data in CareMC, validates and secures medical information, assesses and evaluates prescribed treatment of work-related injury. The Care Advocate Nurse functions as a nurse consultant, supporting the goals of the Claim Management department and of CorVel.

This is a remote opportunity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiates and receives telephonic contact with reported injured worker, employer and medical providers to obtain treatment plan, secures medical documentation, and assesses if injured worker has returned to work.
• Responsible for detailed documentation within the claim system focusing on medical condition, treatment plan and return to work status.
• Directs callers to appropriate medical and/or claim resources.
• Identifies and communicates urgent situations related to treatment or patient condition directly to the claim team.
• Functions as nurse consultant to the claim team.
• Assesses appropriate medical follow-up and makes necessary recommendations to the claim team, working closely with team to assist in identifying potential red-flags from the injury that may require further follow-up or additional services.
• Adheres to the Care Advocate Nurse production standards and Account special handling guidelines.
• Additional projects and duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of early intervention in the field of Workers’ Compensation (WC).
• Ability to write and speak clearly, easily communicating complex ideas.
• Ability to skillfully manage multiple, complex projects and competing priorities concurrently while working under pressure to meet production standards deadlines and maintaining strong customer service orientation.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel spreadsheets.
• Strong interpersonal, time management and written communication skills.
• Great attention to detail, and results focused.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience.
• Graduate of an approved accredited school of nursing.
• Current unencumbered RN Licensure in state of residency and practicing state(s) must be maintained throughout employment with CorVel.

PAY RANGE:

CorVel uses a market-based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.

For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.