QRC Nurse Case Manager - Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN

Colonial Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Custom case-management software

Award-winning culture

Flexible schedule autonomy

Job summary

Paradigm is seeking a Minnesota QRC Nurse Case Manager to provide rehabilitation and case management services across the Minneapolis/St. Paul region.

You will consult, develop, and implement rehabilitation plans, working independently with consumers, providers, and carriers to help injured workers return to work. Qualified candidates will have MN RN licensure, QRC internship or registration, and relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Active MN RN license.
• QRC registration preferred; internship required if not yet registered.
• Two years of direct clinical experience with consumers.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice in MN or other states.

Responsibilities

• Accepts cases for referral and management per Minnesota Rules.
• Counsel and motivate consumers toward rehabilitation goals.
• Maintain communications with consumers, families, providers, and employers.
• Prepare accurate, timely reports per Minnesota rules.
• Ensure rehabilitation plan is implemented and progress documented.
• Support sales/marketing to build caseload and client relationships.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

Self-motivation

Independent work

Decision making

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Technology proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse (MN) license

Minnesota QRC internship

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Paradigm is seeking a Minnesota Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC) Nurse Case Manager to provide rehabilitation and case management services to injured workers throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul region.

This position is responsible for the consultation, development, and implementation of the rehabilitation plan. A QRC works independently using their own discretion to assist injured workers/consumers in their recovery so that they may return to work.The QRC works with all parties to the claim including: the injured person, the claim’s examiner, employer, attorneys (plaintiff and defense) and medical providers.

To learn more about Minnesota QRC registration and eligibility requirements, please refer to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's rehabilitation provider guidelines:

Work comp: For rehabilitation providers | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Why Paradigm?

• Enjoy a robust support system - spend more time with injured workers and less time on administrative tasks.
• Utilize custom software for a seamless and straightforward case management process.
• Enjoy an award-winning culture with the stability and opportunity of a national company. Paradigm routinely wins Top Workplace and Best and Brightest Companies awards.
• Autonomy to manage your own schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Accepts cases for referral and management in accordance with Minnesota Rules.
• Counsel, direct and motivate consumers to reach their highest level offunction.
• Establishes relationships and maintains communications with consumers, families, providers, Paradigm’s carrier clients and employers. Ensures that all communication is culturally sensitive and meets requirements to maintain injured worker confidentiality.
• Completes accurate and timely written reports in accordance with Minnesota rule and documentation standards.
• Ensures that rehabilitation plan is implemented and documents progress towards achievement of the rehabilitation plan.
• Assist sales/marketing team as needed in order to build caseload. Develop solidrelationships with customers in order to assure repeatbusiness.

Qualifications:

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in MN
• Registered Minnesota Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC) preferred. Candidates who are not yet registered must complete a Minnesota QRC internship, provided by Paradigm.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Workers' Compensation statutes and vocational rehabilitation regulations.
• Case Managers may also need regional or national certifications and must adhere to the standards of practice outlined by the specific national certifying body or the jurisdictionally accepted standards of practice.
• Two years of full-time equivalent direct clinical experience to the consumer (required forcasework referred from Accounts requiring accredited case management).
• Professional licenses or certifications required to meet qualifications for this position mustbe current, unrestricted and allow for practice within a state or territory of the UnitedStates.
• Valid driver’s license, and good driving history

Competencies:

• Exceptional time management and organization skills are required. A full-time QRCis responsible for approximately 25 files that all require contact and reporting within specific timelines.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people on a daily basis utilizingboth verbal and writtencommunication.
• Flexibility, versatility, and problem solving – this role works at a fastpace.
• Technology proficiency – QRC’s at Paradigm CCS use an advanced CaseManagement software solution to do their work. A laptop and cell phone are useddaily.
• The desire to help others and yourselfsucceed.
• Self-motivated and ability to workindependently.
• Proven decision-making and critical thinking skills, requiring littlesupervision.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution/negotiationskills.