Remote RN Telephonic Case Manager

Sedgwick; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a US Telecommuter RN Telephonic Case Manager for a full-time remote role. You will support injured workers, employers and providers, coordinating medical services and advocating for timely recovery and return-to-work.

The ideal candidate is a US-based RN with a compact license and about 1.5 years of workers’ compensation experience, ready to work in a remote environment with flexible, autonomous daily activities.

Qualifications

• Must reside in the United States, be an RN, have a compact license, and have 1.5 years of prior workers compensation experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessment via telephone calls to evaluate the injured worker's injury, medical treatment, psychosocial needs, cultural implications and support systems.
• Effectively communicates and builds relationships with the claims’ examiner, client, injured worker, attorney and supervisor.
• Identifies issues related to delayed recovery and/or return to work and problem solves with a creative thinking approach.
• Negotiates treatment and disability duration with providers through use of medical and disability duration guidelines, adhering to quality.
• Maintains client's privacy and confidentiality, promotes client safety and advocacy; and adheres to ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory standards.

Skills

Telephonic case management

Clinical assessment via telephone

Communication with stakeholders

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Case management certification preferred

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a US Telecommuter RN Telephonic Case Manager for a full-time remote role. You will support injured workers, employers and providers, coordinating medical services and advocating for timely recovery and return-to-work.

The ideal candidate is a US-based RN with a compact license and about 1.5 years of workers’ compensation experience, ready to work in a remote environment with flexible, autonomous daily activities.