Remote Nurse Care Advocate for Injury & Return-to-Work

CorVel Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 61,053 - 98,334; Full time

Job summary

CorVel Corporation is seeking a Care Advocate Nurse for a remote role focused on assessing injury severity, reviewing medical data, and validating treatment plans for injured workers. The nurse will act as a consultant to the claims management team, coordinating with medical providers and the employer.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, current RN licensure, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' clinical nursing experience.
• Graduate of an approved accredited school of nursing.
• Current unencumbered RN Licensure in state of residency and practicing state(s) must be maintained throughout employment with CorVel.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and receives telephonic contact with reported injured worker, employer and medical providers to obtain treatment plan, secures medical documentation, and assesses if injured worker has returned to work
• Responsible for detailed documentation within the claim system focusing on medical condition, treatment plan and return to work status
• Directs callers to appropriate medical and/or claim resources
• Identifies and communicates urgent situations related to treatment or patient condition directly to the claim team
• Functions as nurse consultant to the claim team
• Assesses appropriate medical follow-up and makes necessary recommendations to the claim team, working closely with team to assist in identifying potential red flags from the injury that may require further follow-up or additional services
• Adheres to the Care Advocate Nurse production standards and Account special handling guidelines
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

WC knowledge

Communication

Multi-tasking under pressure

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved accredited school of nursing

Job description

CorVel Corporation is seeking a Care Advocate Nurse for a remote role focused on assessing injury severity, reviewing medical data, and validating treatment plans for injured workers. The nurse will act as a consultant to the claims management team, coordinating with medical providers and the employer.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, current RN licensure, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining strong customer service.