Nurse Case Manager - Cookeville, TN

About the role

The Field Nurse Case Manager role is a field/home-based position with travel, up to 2 hours one-way (4 hours round trip), to doctors' offices, hospitals, and various other locations. This individual is responsible for the medical case management of work-related injuries, which includes assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of injured/disabled individuals. The Case Manager works with insurance carriers, medical care providers, attorneys, employers, and employees, and closely monitors the progress of the injured worker and reports results back to the employer and insurance carriers.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of injured/disabled individuals
• Planning and coordination of care
• Implementation of care plans
• Evaluation of care outcomes
• Communication with insurance carriers, medical care providers, attorneys, employers, and employees
• Closely monitor the progress of the injured worker and report results to employer and insurance carriers
• Work with catastrophic cases

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in TN
• Experience in case management of workers comp cases, preferred
• Willingness to learn and take catastrophic cases
• Recommended certifications (CCM, CRRN, CDMS, CRC) preferred, must be obtained within two years of the date of hire

Skills required for success

• Organization and timeline adherence skills
• PC and technology skills
• Communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
• Ability to operate autonomously with minimal oversight
• Skilled at patient education
• Valid Driver’s License, and good driving history

Benefits

• Health and wellness – PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only)
• Financial incentives – Competitive salaries, 5% premium bonus paid over productivity requirements, premium pay for catastrophic files, cell phone and internet reimbursement, mileage reimbursement (federal rate), 401(k) matching contributions, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending, and employer-matched HSA contributions
• Vacation – Paid time off, paid holidays, and a personal holiday
• Volunteer Time – One paid day per calendar year
• Learning and development – 8-12 week new hire onboarding program

Pay

Competitive salaries with potential for additional bonuses based on performance.

Schedule

Field Case Manager role is a field/home-based position with travel, up to 2 hours one-way (4 hours round trip).