Remote Field Nurse Case Manager: Injury & RTW

Opus Medical; Greensboro (NC); A distancia; USD 70.000 - 100.000; 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 is seeking a Nurse liaison to coordinate care and communicate medical information among the Injured Worker, the Insured, and the Carrier to facilitate appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and return to work. This remote, field-based role requires regular local travel up to 2 hours in your region.

You will follow CM plans, manage referrals, schedule assessments, and maintain ongoing communication with all parties.

Formación

• Current, unrestricted state RN license; licensed in each state where field case management is provided.
• Must obtain and maintain at least one national certification (CCM, CRC, CLNC, CRRN, etc.) within three years of hire or the state-required timeframe.
• Two years FTE direct case management for injured workers or two years under supervision preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Follow all CM policies and retain accountability for the CM process.
• Accept referrals as assigned by the Director of Case Management.
• Make initial contacts; schedule initial assessment; obtain next physician appointment date.
• 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 status.
• Refer to Vocational Counselor for job analyses when appropriate and approved by Carrier.
• Coordinate transportation as needed; provide translation as needed.
• Monitor treatment plan; attend therapy sessions; maintain updates with therapists.
• Assist Carrier/Insured with RTW planning; provide information to Defense Attorneys.

Educación

Nursing program completion

Descripción del empleo

Opus Medical is seeking a Nurse liaison to coordinate care and communicate medical information among the Injured Worker, the Insured, and the Carrier to facilitate appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and return to work. This remote, field-based role requires regular local travel up to 2 hours in your region.

You will follow CM plans, manage referrals, schedule assessments, and maintain ongoing communication with all parties.