Remote Field Nurse Case Manager — Care Coordination

Opus Medical; United States; A distancia; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay and bonus program

Health, dental, vision, and retirement

Flexible scheduling

Nurse referral program

Continuing education support

Descripción de la vacante

Opus Medical seeks a Nurse liaison who coordinates care and communicates pertinent medical information among the Injured Worker, the Insured, and the Carrier to facilitate appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and return to work. This is a remote, field-based role with regular local travel up to 2 hours in your region, delivering efficient communication for injuries and various referrals.

The role requires RN licensure in relevant states, eligibility for independent assessments, and 2 years of

Formación

• Current, unrestricted RN license; licensed in each state where field case management is provided.
• Eligibility to practice in a U.S. state/territory allowing independent assessment.
• Completion of a nursing program and ongoing CE as required.
• Must obtain and maintain at least one national certification (e.g., CCM, CRC, CLNC, CRRN) within three years of hire or state timeframe.
• Two years FTE direct case management for injured workers or two years under supervision preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Follow all CM policies/procedures and retain accountability for the CM process.
• Accept referrals as assigned by the Director of Case Management.
• Make initial contacts per CM plan; schedule initial assessment; obtain date of next physician appointment.
• Confirm assignment with referral source; clarify special handling instructions.
• Build professional relationships with clients; treat claimants with dignity.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Injured Worker, Insured, and Carrier after physician appointments.
• Record data and billing in CaseAnyplace; submit timely monthly reports.
• Attend physician appointments; obtain diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plan, rehab length, RTW, and MMI/Full Recovery as appropriate.
• Refer to Vocational Counselor for job analyses when appropriate.
• Coordinate transportation as needed; provide translation as needed.
• Monitor treatment plan; attend therapy sessions; maintain contact with therapists for updates.
• Assist Carrier/Insured with RTW planning (modified or regular duty).
• Provide information to Defense Attorneys as appropriate.
• Promote teamwork with all staff members.
• Maximize accurate, appropriate billable hours per monthly target (8 hrs/day).
• Maintain licensure/certifications; complete required annual training on time.
• Perform additional professional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

RN license

Independent assessments

Field case management

Communication skills

Educación

Nursing program

Descripción del empleo

Opus Medical seeks a Nurse liaison who coordinates care and communicates pertinent medical information among the Injured Worker, the Insured, and the Carrier to facilitate appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and return to work. This is a remote, field-based role with regular local travel up to 2 hours in your region, delivering efficient communication for injuries and various referrals.

The role requires RN licensure in relevant states, eligibility for independent assessments, and 2 years of