Nurse Case Manager - San Francisco, CA

Paradigm; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Productivity bonus

Vacation time

Volunteer day

Learning & development program

Job summary

Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving lives of people with complex injuries. A Field Nurse Case Manager in San Francisco, CA, handles case management for work-related injuries, with travel to doctors' offices and hospitals.

The role requires autonomous work, coordination with payers and employers, and ongoing patient education. Paradigm emphasizes meaningful work, collaboration, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in California.
• Experience in workers' comp case management preferred.
• Certifications (CCM, CRRN, CDMS, CRC) strongly preferred; must obtain within two years.
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.
• Ability to educate patients effectively.
• Valid driver's license and good driving history.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical case management of work-related injuries including assessment, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, medical providers, attorneys, employers and employees; report progress to employer and carriers.
• Coordinate and monitor progress of injured workers across settings and appointments.

Skills

Case management

Autonomy

Communication

Organization

Education

RN license in California

Certifications (CCM/CRRN/CDMS/CRC) recommended

Job description

Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. The company has been a pioneer in value-based care since 1991 and has an exceptional track record of generating the very best outcomes for patients, payers, and providers. Deep clinical expertise is the foundation for every part of Paradigm’s business: risk-based clinical solutions, case management, specialty networks, home health, shared decision support, and payment integrity programs.

We’re proud to be recognized—again! For the fourth year in a row, we’ve been certified by Great Place to Work®, and for the third consecutive year, we’ve earned a spot on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and employee-centric culture where people thrive.

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Field Nurse Case Manager - San Francisco, CA, and surrounding areas

A Field Case Manager role is a home-based position with travel, up to 2 hours one-way (4 hours round trip per appointment). These appointments would be to doctors’ offices, hospitals, and various other locations. There may be multiple appointments in 1 day.

This individual is responsible for the medical case management of work-related injuries, which includes assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of injured/disabled individuals. The Case Manager works with insurance carriers, medical care providers, attorneys, employers, and employees, and closely monitors the progress of the injured worker and reports results back to the employer and insurance carriers.

At Paradigm, People Come First

It's more than a job. It's a passion. Work at Paradigm, and you’ll find deep satisfaction knowing you’re making a profound difference in people’s lives.

• Meaningful work: better outcomes for all isn’t just our tagline. It’s what guides us to do our best—every day. At Paradigm, you’ll find an authentic connection between the work you do and your passion for making a difference in the world.
• Exceptional people: You'll work alongside smart people who share a commitment to excellence and a dedication to service. We're not here just for a \"job.\" We're here to transform lives.
• Collaborative culture: At Paradigm, a spirit of collaboration and care is evident in everything we do. We promote a culture of inclusivity and value diversity of all kinds including thought, knowledge, and experience. No matter the team, everyone works together toward a common goal to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Experience in case management of workers comp cases, preferred
• Recommended certifications (CCM, CRRN, CDMS, CRC) strongly preferred; will need to obtain within two years of hire date
• Skills required for success: organization and timeline adherence skills, PC and technology skills, communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
• Ability to operate autonomously with minimal oversight
• Skilled at patient education
• Valid driver’s license, and good driving history

Paradigm Benefits

• Health and wellness– We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).
• Financial incentives- Paradigm’s financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 5% premium bonus paid over productivity requirements, premium pay for catastrophic files, cell phone and internet reimbursement, mileage reimbursement (federal rate), 401(k) matching contributions, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending, and employer-matched HSA contributions.
• Vacation - We believe strongly that work-life balance is good for you and for our company. We offer paid time off, paid holidays, and a personal holiday.
• Volunteer Time - We want our employees to engage with and give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Full and part-time employees receive one paid day per calendar year.
• Learning and development - One of Paradigm's core values is expertise, so we encourage our employees to continually learn and grow. We support this in a variety of ways from our Dedicated Training Department that offers an 8-12 week new hire onboarding program.

Paradigm believes that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is central to our mission of helping more people and transforming lives. We’re striving to build a culture that better reflects the society we live in and empowers our team to deliver the highest levels of compassion and care to those we serve. For us, achieving this goal requires a workforce that respectfully embraces differences and commits to positive change, creating an environment where everyone is able to bring their whole self to work.

Paradigm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Leave Management at [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

As a contractor with the State of Wisconsin, Paradigm complies with Wisconsin Contract Compliance Law (

• 16.765). Poster link: Contract Compliance Law Poster