Workers Compensation - Telephonic Nurse Case Manager (Remote)

Berkley Medical Management Solutions (a Berkley Company); Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Berkley Medical Management Solutions (BMMS) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate medical case management and support a timely return-to-work for injured workers.

You will communicate promptly with employers, adjusters and physicians, assess treatment utilization, review records, and manage caseloads across states to ensure cost-effective, quality care. This RN role requires a valid license and CCM preference, with bilingual English/Spanish considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Exhibit strong communication skills, professionalism, flexibility and adaptability.
• Oral and written fluency in both Spanish and English a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement medical case management to facilitate case closure
• Timely and comprehensive communication with employers, adjusters and the injured workers
• Assess appropriate utilization of medical treatment and services available through contact with physicians and other specialist to ensure cost effective quality care
• Review and analyze medical records and assess data to ensure appropriate case management process occurs while providing recommendations to achieve case progress and movement to closure
• Responsible for assigned caseloads, which may vary in numbers, territory and/or by state jurisdiction
• Acquire and maintain nursing licensure for all jurisdictions as business needs require
• Coordinate services to include home services, durable medical equipment, IMEs, admissions, discharges, and vocational services when appropriate and evaluate cost effectiveness and quality of services
• Document activities and case progress using appropriate methods and tools following best practices for quality improvement
• Reviewing job analysis/job description with all providers to coordinate and implement disability case management. This includes coordinating job analysis with employer to facilitate return to work.
• Engage and participate in special projects as assigned by case management leadership team
• Occasionally attend on site meetings and professional programs
• Foster a teamwork environment
• Maintaining and updating evidence based medical guidelines (such as Official Disability Guidelines, MD Guidelines and all required state regulated guidelines) in reference to the injured worker treatment plan and work status.
• Obtain and maintain applicable state certifications and/or licensures in the state where job duties are performed.
• Obtain case management professional certification (CCM) within 2 years of hire date
• Earn Continuing Education Units to maintain certifications and licensures

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

RN license

CCM preferred

Bachelor of Nursing preferred

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Medical Management Solutions (BMMS) provides a different kind of managed-care service for W.R. Berkley Corporation. We believe focusing on an injured worker’s successful and speedy return to work is good for people and good for Berkley’s insurance operating units. BMMS was first started in 2014 by reimagining the relationship between medical need and technology to deliver the best outcome for injured workers and Berkley’s operating units. Our goal was clear: combine solid clinical practices, proven return-to-work strategies and robust software into one system for seamless management of workers’ compensation cases.

Company Details

Berkley Medical Management Solutions (BMMS) provides a different kind of managed-care service for W.R. Berkley Corporation. We believe focusing on an injured worker’s successful and speedy return to work is good for people and good for Berkley’s insurance operating units. BMMS was first started in 2014 by reimagining the relationship between medical need and technology to deliver the best outcome for injured workers and Berkley’s operating units. Our goal was clear: combine solid clinical practices, proven return-to-work strategies and robust software into one system for seamless management of workers’ compensation cases. To get it right, we started with a flexible technology platform that allowed for impressive customization without sacrificing the ability for expansion and continued innovation. We deploy integrated systems to give W.R. Berkley Companies recommendations and professional services for managing each individual case in an efficient and appropriate manner. The power of our technology takes medical bill-review services and clinical advisory services to a new level. Our unique marriage of technology, software platforms, data analytics and professional services ensures we provide Berkley’s operating units with reliable results, and reduced time and expenses associated with case management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement medical case management to facilitate case closure
• Timely and comprehensive communication with with employers, adjusters and the injured workers.
• Assess appropriate utilization of medical treatment and services available through contact with physicians and other specialist to ensure cost effective quality care
• Review and analyze medical records and assess data to ensure appropriate case management process occurs while providing recommendations to achieve case progress and movement to closure
• Responsible for assigned caseloads, which may vary in numbers, territory and/or by state jurisdiction
• Acquire and maintain nursing licensure for all jurisdictions as business needs require
• Coordinate services to include home services, durable medical equipment, IMEs, admissions, discharges, and vocational services when appropriate and evaluate cost effectiveness and quality of services
• Document activities and case progress using appropriate methods and tools following best practices for quality improvement
• Reviewing job analysis/job description with all providers to coordinate and implement disability case management. This includes coordinating job analysis with employer to facilitate return to work.
• Engage and participate in special projects as assigned by case management leadership team
• Occasionally attend on site meetings and professional programs
• Foster a teamwork environment
• Maintaining and updating evidence based medical guidelines (such as Official Disability Guidelines, MD Guidelines and all required state regulated guidelines) in reference to the injured worker treatment plan and work status.
• Obtain and maintain applicable state certifications and/or licensures in the state where job duties are performed.
• Obtain case management professional certification (CCM) within 2 years of hire date
• Earn Continuing Education Units to maintain certifications and licensures

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in workers compensation insurance and medical case management preferred
• Minimum of 4 years medical/surgical clinical experience required
• Exhibit strong communication skills, professionalism, flexibility and adaptability
• Possess working knowledge of medical and vocational resources available to the Workers’ Compensation industry
• Demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and the ability to perform case management duties independently
• Demonstrate evidence of computer and technology skills
• Oral and written fluency in both Spanish and English a plus

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a current RN license.
• *RN compact license preferred, CCM preferred, Bachelor of Nursing preferred*

Additional Company Details

• The above job description is not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees

• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.
• Base Salary Range: 75k-88k

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

Domestic U.S. travel required (up to 10% of time)

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role