Field Nurse Case Manager - East Lansing, MI

Gallagher Bassett; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a Medical Case Manager to provide specialized management of workers' compensation medical care. The role covers East Lansing, MI with travel within a 2-hour radius, engaging with injured workers and medical providers to return employees to work.

The position requires RN licensure, 3+ years of clinical experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Travel and in-person visits are required as part of telephonic and field case management.

Qualifications

• Degree from applicable program and a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required.
• Active Registered Nursing license or equivalent within the state of practice or states in which CM is performed.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical evaluation and treatment.
• Meet with physician and injured worker to discuss treatment plan and return-to-work goals.
• Keep employer and referral source updated on medical treatment and work status.
• Coordinate ancillary services (home health, DME, physical therapy) and discuss job requirements for modified or alternate employment.
• Discuss and evaluate treatment plan results with physician and injured worker using Evidence Based Guidelines.
• Document case management observations, assessment, and plan.
• Generate reports and ongoing correspondence to referral sources, employer, providers, and workers.
• May participate in telephonic case conferences.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 35 files and 150 monthly billable hours with 95% quality compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Self-directed

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Nurse license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Overview

Provides medical management to workers compensation injured employees, performing case management through telephonic and in-person contact with injured workers and medical providers. Coordinates with employers and claims professionals to manage medical care in order to return injured employee to work. This position will cover the East Lansing, MI area with a travel radius of up to 2 hours.

How you'll make an impact

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating medical evaluation and treatment
• Meeting with physician and injured worker to collaborate on treatment plan and to discuss goals for return to work
• Keeping employer and referral source updated regarding medical treatment and work status
• Coordinating ancillary services, e.g. home health, durable medical equipment, and physical therapy. Communicates with employers to determine job requirements and to explore modified or alternate employment.
• Discusses and evaluates results of treatment plan with physician and injured worker using Evidence Based Guidelines to ensure effective outcome.
• Documents case management observations, assessment, and plan.
• Generates reports for referral source to communicate case status and recommendations.
• Generates ongoing correspondence to referral source, employer, medical providers, injured worker, and other participants involved in the injured worker's treatment plan.
• May participate in telephonic case conferences.
• Maintains a minimum caseload of 35 files, and 150 monthly billable hours, with minimum 95% quality compliance.

About You

Required:

• Degree from applicable program of training and a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required.
• Active Registered Nursing license or equivalent within the state of practice or states in which CM is performed.

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Worker's Compensation experience is preferred.
• Certification in related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Able to travel to appointments within approximately a 2 hour radius.

Work Traits:

• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of managed care with emphasis on use of criteria, guidelines and national standards of practice.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills, along with organizational and leadership skills.
• Self-directed and proactively manage assigned case files.
• Demonstrates strong time management skills.

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Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself.For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)