Return to Work Case Manager (RN)

Virtual Company; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead return-to-work case management in North Carolina and California. You will coordinate workers' compensation care, evaluate fitness for duty, and develop early return-to-work plans with input from insurers, physicians, employees, and management.

This role emphasizes Occupational Health Nursing, medical assessments, ADA compliance, and collaboration with HR to support safe, timely employee recovery and workplace wellness.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NC or CA required.
• Experience in workers' comp case management and occupational health.
• Knowledge of ADA interactive process and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage workers' compensation cases and coordinate treatment.
• Develop and monitor case management plans for early return to work.
• Coordinate with insurers, physicians, employees, and management.
• Evaluate fitness for duty and determine return-to-work accommodations.
• Lead ADA accommodations with HR and management.
• Conduct medical assessments, injury triage, and referrals.
• Maintain confidential medical records and workers' comp documents.
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate follow-up care.
• Support occupational health services across facilities.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage for US operations.

Skills

RN licensure

Workers' compensation

Occupational health nursing

Medical assessment

Return-to-work planning

Fitness-for-duty

ADA accommodations

OSHA knowledge

CPR & first aid

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Active RN license (NC/CA)

Job description

Job Title: Return to Work Case Manager RN
Location: North Carolina / California (Location-dependent)
Pay Rate: $33.57/hour
Duration: 5 Months

Job Description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide occupational health and medical case management services for employees with work-related injuries and non-work-related medical absences. The role focuses on workers' compensation case management, medical coordination, and return-to-work planning.

Responsibilities:

• Manage workers' compensation cases and coordinate medical treatment for injured employees.
• Develop and monitor case management plans to support recovery and early return to work.
• Coordinate with insurance adjusters, physicians, employees, and management regarding treatment plans and work restrictions.
• Evaluate employees' fitness for duty and determine appropriate return-to-work accommodations.
• Lead the ADA interactive process and coordinate workplace medical accommodations with HR and management.
• Conduct medical assessments, injury triage, and determine appropriate treatment or referrals.
• Maintain confidential employee medical records, disability documentation, and workers' compensation records.
• Respond to workplace medical emergencies and coordinate follow-up care.
• Support occupational health services across manufacturing and other operational facilities.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage for US operations.

Education

• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in North Carolina or California, depending on work location.

Required Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Workers' compensation case management.
• Occupational health nursing.
• Medical assessment and injury triage.
• Return-to-work planning and fitness-for-duty evaluations.
• ADA compliance and interactive accommodation process.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• CPR and emergency first aid.

Preferred Skills

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience with a BSN or 3 years with an Associate Degree.
• Experience in occupational health clinics, workers' compensation, or employee medical case management.
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S).
• Case management certification.
• Experience with ergonomics, immunology, and workplace injury rehabilitation.