Remote RN Medical Case Manager in Utah

CorVel Corporation; Heber (UT); Remote; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CorVel Corporation is hiring a registered nurse for a Medical Case Manager role in Utah. This remote position requires residing in Utah with heavy local travel to manage a caseload of workers’ compensation cases.

You will perform in-person and telephonic case management, coordinate with physicians and providers, assess progress, and ensure appropriate and cost-effective care while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as an RN Medical Case Manager is ideal, or a clinical background in orthopedics, neurology, or rehabilitation is preferred.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN Licensure in state of operation.
• Certification as a CCM, CIRS, or other Case Management certifications preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person and telephonic Medical Case Management to individuals, involving the patient, physician, other health care providers, the employer, and the referral source.
• Discusses the current treatment plan with the physician and discusses alternate treatment plans.
• Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient’s progress.
• Evaluates patient’s treatment plan for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost effectiveness.
• Attends doctors, other providers, home and in some cases, attorney’s visits.
• Attends hospital and/or long-term facility discharge planning conferences, etc. for determining appropriateness of care and developing an effective long-term care strategy.
• Conducts home visit for initial evaluation.
• Implements care such as negotiating the delivery of durable medical equipment and nursing services.
• Regular travel up to ~60% of the work week/month and possible overnight travel.
• Additional duties as required

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

RN licensure

Nursing degree

CCM/CIRS certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

CorVel Corporation is hiring a registered nurse for a Medical Case Manager role in Utah. This remote position requires residing in Utah with heavy local travel to manage a caseload of workers’ compensation cases.

You will perform in-person and telephonic case management, coordinate with physicians and providers, assess progress, and ensure appropriate and cost-effective care while traveling as needed.