RN Case Manager – Workers’ Compensation

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC in Arlington Heights, IL, seeks an experienced RN Case Manager to coordinate care and facilitate timely return-to-work for injured employees. This role focuses on ensuring safety, efficacy, and adherence to treatment plans.

You will perform assessments via in-person, phone, or video visits, manage medical care through recovery, and collaborate with carriers, legal teams, and providers to ensure regulatory compliance and effective claims handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or healthcare.
• Active RN license in Illinois.
• BLS certification.
• At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and case management for injured employees.
• Perform assessments via in-person, phone, or video visits.
• Develop individualized return-to-work plans and monitor compliance.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, legal teams, and healthcare providers.
• Document case activity and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support patient safety and infection control.
• Educate staff about workers’ compensation processes.
• Provide administrative support and participate in organizational projects.

Skills

Compassion

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or healthcare

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The RN Case Manager, Workers Compensation provides care coordination and case management for injured employees, focusing on facilitating their safe and timely return to work.

Responsibilities include managing medical care from injury through recovery, performing assessments via in-person, phone, or video visits, and communicating regularly with insurance carriers, legal teams, and healthcare providers to manage claims and ensure adherence to treatment plans.

They develop individualized return-to-work plans, monitor compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess functional capacity.

Documentation of case activity, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting patient safety and infection control are essential duties.

The role involves building relationships with team members and leadership, staying current on regulations and best practices, and educating staff about workers’ compensation processes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or healthcare, an active RN license in Illinois, BLS certification, and at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience.

Preferred skills encompass strong problem-solving, attention to detail, compassion, proficiency in MS Office, and knowledge of workers’ compensation laws.

Additional duties may include administrative support and participation in organizational projects.

Benefits feature career growth opportunities, medical and wellness plans, tuition reimbursement, retirement options, paid time off, and community involvement initiatives.