Nurse Case Manager - Return-to-Work Specialist

Emergent Holdings; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Holdings, Inc. seeks a Nurse Case Manager to review workers’ compensation claims, apply medical guidelines, and oversee treatment appropriateness. You will coordinate care, engage claimants and physicians, and support timely return-to-work outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, a BSN is preferred, and certification progress is encouraged. Three years of RN experience and relevant workers’ compensation exposure are required. California considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• BSN preferred; certification encouraged.
• Three years of active patient care as an RN; three years in workers’ compensation case management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient status and history to determine relation to work injuries.
• Consider age, culture, psycho-social factors during interviews and documentation.
• Assess medical necessity and hospitalization needs for lost-time cases.
• Prepare correspondence to research and resolve disputes with providers and claims handlers.
• Present and finalize alternative care and return-to-work plans with accurate ratings.
• Adhere to California Nurse Practice Act and related codes for CA cases.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Case management

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

RN license active

BSN preferred

Job description

Emergent Holdings, Inc. seeks a Nurse Case Manager to review workers’ compensation claims, apply medical guidelines, and oversee treatment appropriateness. You will coordinate care, engage claimants and physicians, and support timely return-to-work outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, a BSN is preferred, and certification progress is encouraged. Three years of RN experience and relevant workers’ compensation exposure are required. California considerations apply.