Registered Nurse Case Manager (1099) – Carteret, NJ
About The IMA Group
For more than 30 years, The IMA Group has partnered with individuals, employers, insurance carriers, and government agencies to improve health and disability outcomes nationwide. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality medical and case management services that create meaningful results for the individuals and communities we serve.
Position Overview
As a Field Nurse Case Manager, you will coordinate care for injured workers throughout the workers’ compensation process. This role involves collaborating with medical providers, employers, adjusters, and legal representatives to help ensure appropriate treatment, recovery progression, and safe return-to-work planning.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee treatment plans for injured workers
- Attend medical appointments and assess treatment progression
- Communicate with physicians, employers, attorneys, and insurance carriers
- Prepare detailed and timely case management reports
- Evaluate medical necessity and appropriateness of care
- Assist with return-to-work planning and transitional duty coordination
- Cookordinate IMEs, peer reviews, and job site evaluations as needed
- Advocate for quality care and positive case outcomes
Qualifications
- Active New Jersey RN license required
- Minimum 3 years of Workers’ Compensation Field Case Management experience preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible caseload
- Comfortable with technology and electronic documentation systems
- Reliable transportation for travel throughout Carteret and surrounding New Jersey areas
- Professional liability/malpractice insurance or ability to obtain
- CCM, CRRN, or related certifications preferred
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Work Type
1099 Independent Contractor
Flexible caseload opportunities available
Benefits
If you are an experienced Workers’ Compensation Nurse Case Manager looking for flexibility, autonomy, and rewarding work that makes a difference, we’d love to connect with you. The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.