Occupational Health Nurse: Case Management & RTW

Workcare; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkCare is seeking a Nurse Specialist to apply nursing knowledge and clinical judgement in reviewing client employee examinations, testing, and questionnaires, in consultation with WorkCare Physicians, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies to determine employee’s ability to perform essential job functions. The role also involves nursing support for case management and return-to-work programs.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
• Experience in occupational health nursing is desired, but not required.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing review of occupational health records to determine if employee is cleared to work.
• Maintain accurate records of reviews and actions.
• Escalate cases to WorkCare Physician for review and clearance.
• Facilitate case management and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate leave management and accommodations according to policies.

Skills

Nursing

Occupational health

Clinical judgement

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate's degree

RN/LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

WorkCare is seeking a Nurse Specialist to apply nursing knowledge and clinical judgement in reviewing client employee examinations, testing, and questionnaires, in consultation with WorkCare Physicians, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies to determine employee’s ability to perform essential job functions. The role also involves nursing support for case management and return-to-work programs.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.