Care Advocate Nurse

CorVel Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 58,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk management seeks a Care Advocate Nurse to oversee the management of injured workers' claims. This remote role involves assessing treatment plans, communicating with medical providers, and ensuring adherence to care standards. Candidates must possess an RN Licensure and have at least 2 years of nursing experience to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401K and ROTH 401K options

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account options

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience required.
• Current unencumbered RN Licensure must be maintained.
• Strong ability to manage multiple complex projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessment of injured workers' conditions and treatment plans.
• Maintain documentation on medical treatment and return-to-work status.
• Direct urgent medical questions to the appropriate team members.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

RN Licensure

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

Pay Range : $58,282 – $93,870

A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website : CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management

ABOUT CORVEL

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.

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