RN - Worker's Compensation Case Manager

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks an experienced RN to manage the Worker’s Compensation program, coordinating claims, ensuring policy compliance, and liaising with agencies. The role includes supervising staff and overseeing transitional duty initiatives.

Required is an active RN license with at least 2 years in hospital-based Occupational Health or workers’ compensation, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Strong leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and healthcare software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, administer, and oversee Worker’s Compensation program.
• Review and decide compensability and appropriateness of claims.
• Process and document worker compensation claims with policy compliance.
• Serve as liaison with external agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Facilitate the transitional duty program.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

RN degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Healthcare software

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary: The RN- Worker’s Compensation Case Manager shall be responsible to coordinate, administer, and oversee the Baptist Health Worker’s Compensation program. This individual will review, investigate, and make decisions regarding compensability and appropriateness of claims. The RN will process and document worker compensation claims, ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation. Additionally, this individual will be a liaison with and advise external agencies and regulatory bodies in the administration of claims and in the care and disposition of claimants. The RN will also facilitate the transitional duty program. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience:

Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum 2 years hospital-based experience in Occupational Health and/or workers compensation experience required. At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

License / Certification:

Active RN license required, BLS required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software. Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills. Must be able to meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills. Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to remain calm in difficult situations. Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance. Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South Job: RN - Worker's Compensation Case Manager RN - Worker's Compensation Case Management Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.