Nurse Disability Consultant

Lincoln Financial Group; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development training

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Free financial counseling

Health coaching

Work arrangements that work for you

Job summary

Lincoln Financial Group is recruiting a Nurse Disability Consultant to act as a clinical resource for Group Protection benefit specialists and claims professionals. You will evaluate medical information to clarify diagnoses, assess impairment, and estimate recovery duration while guiding medical management.

You will coordinate with physicians, provide guidance to claims teams, and work with Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinators to support return‑to‑work strategies, managing a caseload within

Qualifications

• Must-have nursing degree or equivalent work experience with RN license.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical information to clarify diagnoses and assess impairment.
• Provide coaching to claims regarding medical management and return‑to‑work.
• Collaborate with benefits specialists and physician consultants.
• Coordinate with Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinators for recovery plans.
• Maintain caseload within department productivity goals.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

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Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at [e-mail] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

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Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.

Relocation assistance:is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:76583

The Role at a Glance

As a Nurse Disability Consultant, you will act as a clinical resource for Group Protection benefit specialists and claim professionals. You will evaluate medical information to clarify diagnoses, evaluate the severity of medical conditions, validate medical restrictions and limitations, and estimate duration of recovery. You will provide coaching and guidance to claims regarding medical management. If this sounds like a role for you, please read on!

What you'll be doing

• You will maintain knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assess the impact, and collaborate with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
• You will evaluate medical information to clarify diagnoses, evaluate the severity of medical conditions, validating medical restrictions and limitations, and estimating duration of recovery.
• You will clarify, interpret and/or evaluate medical information to assess appropriateness of current and ongoing restrictions / limitations and level of impairment
• You will identify pertinent clinical facts and answers questions in collaboration with benefits specialists and physician consultants
• You will act as a clinical resource to Group Protection claim professionals during claim meetings and as needed.
• You will recommend specific medical information needed to evaluate ongoing levels of impairment and to facilitate optimal claim management.
• You will make appropriate referrals to external clinical resources (i.e. IME, FCE, Peer Reviews).
• You will discuss complex medical issues with health care providers as needed and documents outcomes of discussion.
• You will coordinate and partner with Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinators (VRC) and others to support with return-to-work services.
• You will effectively manage assigned caseload within department productivity goals.

What we’re looking for

Must-have experience (Required):

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse – Current, unrestricted license in the state where the position is located (upon hire certificates/licensures).
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret both internal and external documents such as general media/publications, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, policies, proposals, and standard operating procedures.
• Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates clear, concise communication skills when interpreting medical information, documenting rationales for clinical opinions, clarifying restrictions/limitations, assisting with return to work and communicating with staff, mgmt. & other stakeholders

Nice-to have experience (Preferred):

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience with preferred clinical nursing expertise in Emergency Room, Critical Care, Orthopedics, Coronary Care, or trauma.
• Previous insurance industry experience preferred.
• Experience and/or proficiency with Disability Management (STD/LTD), Workers Compensation, Utilization Review and/or nurse case management preferred skills

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through September 25th, 2026, and posting may be taken down early due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values andleadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is$66,750 - $106,800with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at [e-mail] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling [phone].

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Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs