Catastrophic Field Nurse Case Manager

Paradigm; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm is seeking a full-time, benefited Catastrophic Field Nurse Case Manager to cover central Wisconsin, eastern Minnesota, and northern Iowa. This hybrid position requires regular local travel (about 80% in person) and an active Wisconsin RN license; Minnesota licensure may be needed for Minnesota cases.

You will manage medical case management for work-related injuries, coordinating with carriers, providers, employers, and employees, and reporting outcomes to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must hold a compact RN license in Wisconsin (state of residence).
• Preferred RN license in Minnesota.
• Certifications such as CCM, CRRN, CDMS, CRC are recommended; willing to obtain within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical case management for work-related injuries (assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, medical providers, attorneys, employers, and employees; monitor progress and report outcomes.

Skills

Organization & time management

Communication

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN license — Wisconsin

RN license — Minnesota (preferred)

Job description

We’re proud to be recognized—again! For the fourth year in a row, we’ve been certified by Great Place to Work® and for the third consecutive year, we’ve earned a spot on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and employee-centric culture where people thrive.

Paradigm is looking for a full-time, benefited Catastrophic Field Nurse Case Manager to cover central Wisconsin, eastern Minnesota, and northern Iowa.

A Catastrophic Field Nurse Case Manager role is a hybrid position. The candidate must be located in the Central or Western Wisconsin area due to regular local travel (80% of the time) for in-person patient appointments. You must be willing to travel and have a compact RN license. In addition, you may be asked to take cases in Minnesota and/or Iowa, which will require obtaining additional RN licensure for MN.

The field nurse case manager is responsible for the medical case management of work-related injuries, which includes assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of injured/disabled individuals. The field nurse case manager works with insurance carriers, medical care providers, attorneys, employers, and employees, and closely monitors the progress of the injured worker and reports results back to the employer and insurance carriers.

Watch this 5-minute video for a brief introduction to the role of a nurse case manager at Paradigm.

At Paradigm, People Come First

It's more than a job. It's a passion. Work at Paradigm, and you’ll find deep satisfaction knowing you’re making a profound difference in people’s lives.

• Meaningful work: better outcomes for all isn’t just our tagline. It’s what guides us to do our best—every day. At Paradigm, you’ll find an authentic connection between the work you do and your passion for making a difference in the world.
• Exceptional people: You'll work alongside smart people who share a commitment to excellence and a dedication to service. We're not here just for a "job." We're here to transform lives.
• Collaborative culture: At Paradigm, a spirit of collaboration and care is evident in everything we do. We promote a culture of inclusivity and value diversity of all kinds including thought, knowledge, and experience. No matter the team, everyone works together toward a common goal to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered compact Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin (state of residence) required
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota preferred
• Experience in worker’s compensation catastrophic case management is preferred. Experience may include: Critical care experience, catastrophic injury/illness case management, and/or disability management; Clinical experience in acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple trauma (including amputation), and/or burns
• Recommended certifications (CCM, CRRN, CDMS, CRC). If not currently certified, applicant is willing to commit to obtain a certification within 2 years.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of traditional business hours (evenings or weekends) if needed to meet the needs of the claim
• Skills needed: organization and timeline adherence; PC and technology; communication (written, verbal and interpersonal)
• Valid driver’s license, and good driving history