Remote Field Nurse Case Manager - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Opus Medical; Panama City (FL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision plans

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education support

Job summary

Opus Medical is seeking a Nurse Liaison to coordinate care among Injured Worker, Insured, and Carrier to facilitate treatment, rehabilitation, and return to work. This remote, field-based role includes regular travel within your region.

You will follow CM plans, manage referrals, document data and billing, attend physician visits, and support RTW planning with a focus on clear communication and collaboration with therapists and defense attorneys as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow CM plan policies and retain CM process accountability.
• Accept referrals from the Director of Case Management.
• Make initial contact, schedule assessment, obtain date of next physician appointment.
• Confirm assignment and clarify handling instructions.
• Build professional relationships with clients; treat claimants with dignity.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Injured Worker, Insured, Carrier after appointments.
• Record data and billing in CaseAnyplace; submit monthly reports.
• Attend physician appointments; obtain diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plan, RTW estimates.
• Refer to Vocational Counselor for job analyses when approved by Carrier.
• Coordinate IMEs; attend IMEs.
• Coordinate transportation as needed.
• Provide translation for bilingual nurses.
• Monitor treatment plan; attend therapy sessions; update therapists.
• Transfer files to Vocational Counselor when appropriate.
• Assist RTW planning.
• Provide information to Defense Attorneys as appropriate.
• Promote teamwork; maximize billable hours (8 hrs/day).
• Maintain licensure/certifications; complete annual training on time.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Retain responsibility for tasks delegated to non-clinical staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Discipline eligibility

Education

Nursing program completion

Continuing Education (CE)

Job description

Opus Medical is seeking a Nurse Liaison to coordinate care among Injured Worker, Insured, and Carrier to facilitate treatment, rehabilitation, and return to work. This remote, field-based role includes regular travel within your region.

You will follow CM plans, manage referrals, document data and billing, attend physician visits, and support RTW planning with a focus on clear communication and collaboration with therapists and defense attorneys as needed.