RN Return-to-Work Case Manager – Occupational Health

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

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.