Remote RN Telephonic Case Manager - Return-to-Work Advocate

Sedgwick; Tucson (AZ); Remote; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401k match

PTO 4 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Remote/telecommute

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Telephonic Case Manager (RN) to partner with injured workers, employers, and medical providers. The role focuses on developing a case management strategy to facilitate medical recovery and a successful return to work through advocacy, communication and coordination of medical services.

A compact license and 1.5 years of workers' compensation experience are preferred, with AZ/TX/NM/WA and other states considered.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in a state or territory of the United States required.
• Compact license is required.
• 1.5 years of prior workers' compensation case management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessment via telephone 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 return to work and collaborates on problem solving 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

RN

Case management

Telephonic assessment

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Telephonic Case Manager (RN) to partner with injured workers, employers, and medical providers. The role focuses on developing a case management strategy to facilitate medical recovery and a successful return to work through advocacy, communication and coordination of medical services.

A compact license and 1.5 years of workers' compensation experience are preferred, with AZ/TX/NM/WA and other states considered.