Field Nurse Case Manager: Return-to-Work Specialist

Gallagher; Oregon; Hybrid; Confidential; 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 is seeking a Nursing Case Manager to provide medical management for workers’ compensation injuries, coordinating care with physicians, employers, and providers. The role covers the East Lansing, MI area with travel up to 2 hours, requiring an active RN license and acute care experience.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of at least 35 files and ensure high-quality outcomes, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting recovery and return-to-work goals.

Qualifications

• Degree from applicable program and a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required.
• Active RN license in the state of practice or states CM is performed.
• Willingness to travel within approximately a 2 hour radius.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating medical evaluation and treatment.
• Meeting with physician and injured worker to discuss treatment plan and goals for return to work.
• Keeping employer and referral source updated regarding medical treatment and work status.
• Coordinating ancillary services (home health, durable medical equipment, physical therapy).
• Communicates with employers to determine job requirements and modified/alternate employment.
• Discusses results of treatment plan with physician and injured worker using Evidence Based Guidelines.
• 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 others.
• May participate in telephonic case conferences.
• Maintains a minimum caseload of 35 files and 150 monthly billable hours with 95% quality.

Skills

Managed care knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Self-directed

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Gallagher is seeking a Nursing Case Manager to provide medical management for workers’ compensation injuries, coordinating care with physicians, employers, and providers. The role covers the East Lansing, MI area with travel up to 2 hours, requiring an active RN license and acute care experience.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of at least 35 files and ensure high-quality outcomes, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting recovery and return-to-work goals.