Nurse Case Manager - Saint Cloud, MN

About the role

The full-time Nurse Case Manager will cover the St. Cloud area, working independently to assist injured workers in their recovery process. This role involves consulting, developing, and implementing rehabilitation plans, maintaining open lines of communication with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with Minnesota rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accepts cases for referral and management in accordance with Minnesota Rules.
• Counsels, directs, and motivates consumers to reach their highest level of function.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with consumers, families, providers, Paradigm’s carrier clients, and employers.
• Ensures all communication is culturally sensitive and meets requirements for maintaining injured worker confidentiality.
• Completes accurate and timely written reports in accordance with Minnesota rules and documentation standards.
• Ensures the rehabilitation plan is implemented and documents progress towards its achievement.
• Affords assistance to the sales/marketing team as needed to build caseloads.
• Maintains solid relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in MN.
• Registered Minnesota Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC) preferred.
• Candidates who are not yet registered must complete a Minnesota QRC internship, provided by Paradigm.
• Two years of full-time equivalent direct clinical experience to the consumer (required for casework referred from Accounts requiring accredited case management).
• Valid driver’s license, and good driving history.

Competencies

• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, versatility, and problem-solving abilities.
• Technology proficiency, including the use of advanced Case Management software.
• The desire to help others and oneself succeed.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Proven decision-making and critical thinking skills, requiring little supervision.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution/negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits, including PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).
• Financial incentives, such as a 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 and paid holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Learning and development opportunities through the Dedicated Training Department.

Pay

Competitive salaries and bonuses are offered based on productivity.

Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring flexibility to meet the needs of the injured workers and employers.