Field Nurse Case Manager

Job Description

PREMIER RN CASE MANAGERS NEEDED IN VERMONT

Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse looking for an exciting and satisfying way to help injured workers regain their health and livelihood? VRS Disability Management, a rapidly expanding and evolving regional Disability Management company, has an immediate need for a Nurse Case Manager to serve injured workers in the Essex Junction area of Vermont.

A minimum of three (3) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse is requested; case management experience is preferred but not necessary; English speaking required.

You will need be licensed as an RN in Vermont and hold a compact license (or obtain one). Having obtained a certificate in Certified Case Management is not required, but is preferred. This is a field case position and will involve local travel.

VRS is built on a foundation of quality, integrity, and accountability – individual attributes we expect from everyone in our enterprise. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package and the opportunity to bonus every quarter.

If you want to love your job, take pride in the organization and people with whom you work, be responsible for your own schedule, and work from a home-based office, VRS could be the perfect place for you.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $82,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

License / Certification :

• RN (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location : On the road

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Overview : VRS Disability Management is a New England based company focusing primarily on Workers’ Compensation. We perform a wide variety of services, such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Nurse Case Management, Fee Negotiations, and Hospital / Provider Audits.

Position Overview :  To enhance the quality of treatment rendered to individuals injured on the job; to maximize the efficiency of health care delivery; to promote cost effectiveness and to ensure injured workers are receiving expedient, optimal care and results. To assess, plan and implement transitional return-to-work when appropriate and to monitor and report on medical progress.

Workplace Environment :   The Nurse Case Manager is based in a home office utilizing a computer, phone, and fax / scanner to collect, analyze, process, receive and transmit data. VRS will supply the technological tools necessary for home office set-up. All files and correspondence must be kept in a HIPAA safe environment within the home office. Nurse Case Managers also work in the field attending physician visits, interacting with employers, insurance adjusters, attorneys and other stakeholders as well as meeting the injured worker in their home or at an agreed upon public location. The Nurse Case Manager must foster a cooperative relationship with a variety of individuals and situations in each case. The Nurse Case Manager may on occasion have to travel in inclement weather conditions utilizing good judgement to determine when it is not safe to proceed.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities :

• To coordinate care that is appropriate, timely, effective, and efficient for injured workers
• To handle case assignments, review case progress, suggest improvements in care planning and determine case closure
• To help injured workers achieve medical-end and return-to-work
• To facilitate multiple case aspects including case coordination with multiple treatment providers and information sharing
• To assist injured workers in making informed decisions regarding care options
• To develop effective and cooperative working relationships with the medical team throughout the case management process
• To record case information, completing forms and reports accurately and timely
• To promote appropriate and cost-effective interventions and outcomes
• To adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules, and regulations

Skills & Qualifications

• Licensed as an RN
• Experience with orthopedic, neurological, and soft tissue injuries
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Familiarity with emerging professional and technical research and knowledge
• Excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record

Personal Attributes

• Honest and trustworthy
• Flexible
• Respectful to management, co-workers and customers
• Team player
• Desire to learn and grow

Physical Demands

• Lifting a maximum of 10-15 pounds
• Frequent sitting
• Frequent walking
• Occasional standing
• Frequent fine finger manipulation - typing
• Frequent driving