Telephonic Nurse Case Manager

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, a fast-growing commercial insurance company, is seeking a Telephonic Nurse Case Manager. This role involves providing quality telephonic case management to ensure a medically appropriate return to work for injured employees. Candidates should hold an active RN license, possess a BSN, and have certification in case management preferred. A competitive salary, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans, is offered.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience or equivalent education required.
• 2 years of direct clinical care or case management experience required.
• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Utilization Review activities in accordance with guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate level of care for injured employees.
• Coordinate treatment programs and communicate with various stakeholders.

Skills

Analytic skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Active unrestricted RN license

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Certification in case management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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AmTrust Financial Services, a fast growing commercial insurance company, has a need for a Telephonic Medical Case Manager, RN.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide comprehensive quality telephonic case management to proactively drive a medically appropriate return to work through engagement with the injured employee, provider and employer. Our nurses will be empathetic informative medical resources for our injured employees and they will partner with our adjusters to develop a personalized holistic approach for each claim. These responsibilities may include utilization review, pharmacy oversight and care coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Uses clinical/nursing skills to determine whether all aspects of a patient’s care, at every level, are medically necessary and appropriately delivered.
• Perform Utilization Review activities prospectively, concurrently or retrospectively in accordance with the appropriate jurisdictional guidelines.
• Sends letters as needed to prescribing physician(s) and refers to physician advisor as necessary
• Responsible for accurate comprehensive documentation of case management activities in case management system.
• Uses clinical/nursing skills to help coordinate the individual’s treatment program while maximizing quality and cost-effectiveness of care including direction of care to preferred provider networks where applicable.
• Addresses need for job description and appropriately discusses with employer, injured employee and/or provider. Works with employers on modifications to job duties based on medical limitations and the employee’s functional assessment.
• Responsible for helping to ensure injured employees receive appropriate level and intensity of care through use of medical and disability duration guidelines, directly related to the compensable injury and/or assist adjusters in managing medical treatment to drive resolution.
• Communicates effectively with claims adjuster, client, vendor, supervisor and other parties as needed to coordinate appropriate medical care and return to work.
• Performs clinical assessment via information in medical/pharmacy reports and case files; assesses client's situation to include psychosocial needs, cultural implications and support systems in place
• Objectively and critically assesses all information related to the current treatment plan to identify barriers, clarify or determine realistic goals and objectives, and seek potential alternatives.
• Partners with the adjuster to develop medical resolution strategies to achieve maximal medical improvement or the appropriate outcome
• Evaluate and update treatment and return to work plans within established protocols throughout the life of the claim.
• Engage specialty resources as needed to achieve optimal resolution (behavioral health program, physician advisor, peer reviews, medical director).
• Partner with adjuster to provide input on medical treatment and recovery time to assist in evaluating appropriate claim reserves
• Maintains client's privacy and confidentiality; promotes client safety and advocacy; and adheres to ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory standards.
• May assist in training/orientation of new staff as requested
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Qualifications:

Education & Licensing

• Active unrestricted RN license in Dallas is required. Oklahoma is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from accredited college or university or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Certification in case management, pharmacy, rehabilitation nursing or a related specialty is highly preferred.
• Ability to acquire, and maintain, appropriate Professional Certifications and Licenses to comply with respective state laws may be required
• Preferred for license(s) to be obtained within three - six months of starting the job.
• Written and verbal fluency in Spanish and English preferred

Experience

Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years of direct clinical care OR two (2) years of case management/utilization management required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of workers' compensation laws and regulations
• Knowledge of case management practice
• Knowledge of the nature and extent of injuries, periods of disability, and treatment needed
• Knowledge of URAC standards, ODG, Utilization review, state workers compensation guidelines
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals to treat pain, pain management process, drug rehabilitation
• Knowledge of behavioral health
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Leadership/management/motivational skills
• Analytic and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

What we Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Insurance

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