Nurse Case Manager: Hybrid Role with FMLA Focus

Equiliem; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 143,270,000 - 149,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem in New York, NY, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to support employee health, absence management, and return-to-work programs within an Employee Wellness Center. You will independently manage a high volume of medical absence cases, including sick leaves, FMLA, maternity leave, and disability, while upholding confidentiality.

Initially, training is onsite for 2–3 weeks, then a hybrid pattern with three days onsite and two remote.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New York State.
• 2+ years of relevant clinical, case management, occupational health, employee health, disability management, or related nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FMLA and employee leave requirements strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of assigned cases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review, and manage employee sick absences and medical leave cases.
• Administer and coordinate FMLA cases for employees and qualifying family members.
• Coordinate maternity leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, catastrophic leave, and other medical absence cases.
• Review medical documentation, records, and charts to evaluate employee health-related absence cases.
• Apply clinical judgment when evaluating medical information and determining appropriate case-management actions.
• Prepare accurate case narratives and documentation based on medical records and available information.
• Evaluate when a fitness-for-duty examination may be appropriate based on medical information and job requirements.
• Coordinate with employees and healthcare professionals to obtain and review relevant medical information.
• Coordinate return-to-work activities following medical absences.
• Support sick-pay approvals and related absence documentation.
• Review and process applicable FMLA and Department of Labor documentation.
• Serve as a resource to employees regarding medical leave, absence, disability, and return-to-work matters.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, management, payroll, union representatives, healthcare providers, and external partners.
• Communicate case information appropriately while protecting confidential employee medical information.
• Support the interpretation and application of applicable leave and absence requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case documentation.
• Manage multiple cases and competing priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Support day-to-day Employee Wellness Center operations as needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies at designated company locations when required.
• Support mobile medical operations and medical supply management as needed.
• Participate in designated emergency response assignments when required.
• Travel within the service area only as needed to support emergency response or business operations.
• Work collaboratively with other Nurse Case Managers and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Participate in training, coaching, and ongoing process improvement activities.

Skills

FMLA knowledge

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Independent work

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) with at least 4 years of relevant experience

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with at least 2 years of relevant experience

Job description

Equiliem in New York, NY, is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to support employee health, absence management, and return-to-work programs within an Employee Wellness Center. You will independently manage a high volume of medical absence cases, including sick leaves, FMLA, maternity leave, and disability, while upholding confidentiality.

Initially, training is onsite for 2–3 weeks, then a hybrid pattern with three days onsite and two remote.