Field Nurse (RN) Case Manager (Workers Comp) - North Chicago/WI State Line Areas

NK Consultancy LLC; Waukegan (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mileage reimbursement

Incentives

Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

NK Consultancy LLC is seeking a Field Nurse (RN) Case Manager to cover the North Chicago/WI border areas. This field-based role requires an active RN license, prior case management experience, and a willingness to coordinate care across employers, providers, and insurers.

The position offers a competitive salary with incentives, mileage reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits. Travel within 1–2 hours of home is expected to support injured workers’ recovery and safe return to work.

Formación

• Active RN license required.
• Prior experience in case management required.
• Case Management certification a plus
• Multilingual proficiency is a plus but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Clinical Advocacy: assess injured workers' medical conditions and develop coordinated treatment plans.
• Care Coordination: attend medical appointments to ensure continuity of care and alignment with the treatment plan.
• Collaborative Planning: partner with employers to implement job duty modifications based on medical restrictions.
• Communication: serve as the primary liaison between injured workers, medical professionals, employers, and insurance representatives.
• Education: interpret and explain medical instructions to injured workers to ensure understanding.
• Reporting: prepare detailed monthly progress reports and document activities.

Conocimientos

Clinical judgment

Case management

Communication

Educación

RN license

Descripción del empleo

Field Nurse (RN) Case Manager (Workers Comp) - North Chicago/WI State Line Areas

We are looking for passionate RN Case Managers to join our teams in the North Chicago/WI border areas.

Do you believe in the power of purpose? Our teams are dedicated to ensuring injured workers receive the care and advocacy they need to return to their lives and livelihoods safely and efficiently.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Field Case Manager, you are the critical link in the recovery process. You will use your clinical expertise and independent judgment to coordinate rehabilitation needs and advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of your clients.

Core Responsibilities:

Clinical Advocacy: Independently assess injured workers' medical conditions and develop coordinated treatment plans with healthcare providers.

Care Coordination: Attend medical appointments to ensure continuity of care and alignment with the treatment plan.

Collaborative Planning: Partner with employers to implement job duty modifications based on medical restrictions and functional assessments.

Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between injured workers, medical professionals, employers, and insurance representatives.

Education: Interpret and explain medical instructions to injured workers to ensure understanding and compliance.

Reporting: Prepare detailed monthly progress reports and document activities in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.

Experience: Prior experience in case management is required, with a strong preference for workers' compensation or occupational health backgrounds.

Certification: Case Management certification is a plus

Judgment: Demonstrated ability to exercise independent clinical judgment to impact case outcomes.

Language: Multilingual proficiency is a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time, competitive salary with incentives, benefits, and reimbursement of mileage

Location: "On the road" (Field-based) within 1-2 hours of your home.

Culture: A collaborative and supportive environment where your dedication to making a difference is valued

Compensation includes salary, incentives, benefits and mileage reimbursement.

Who is NK Consultancy?

NKC is singularly focused on healthcare recruitment helping organizations meet their staffing needs and helping providers find the right fit to thrive. Building on two decades of healthcare recruitment experience, Karen Wink founded NKC to aid organizations find long-term stability rather than temporary fixes. We recruit physicians, APPs and nurses for quality healthcare teams.