Medical Case Manager

Medical Case Manager

Requirements

• Completion in an accredited registered school of nursing (RN) program or certification in an accredited vocational rehabilitation field
• Commission of Case Management Certification (CCMC-CCM) or American Board of Occupational Health Nursing (ABOHN-CM) certification required upon hire or within 18 months of hire
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing preferred
• Knowledge of state workers compensation regulations
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong people skills
• Must be capable of communicating well both verbally and in writing with all levels of Team Members from hourly to upper management as well as government officials
• Must complete two continuing education programs per year related to occupational health nursing

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and act as a liaison between injured team members, plant management, medical providers, and corporate workers compensation
• Ensure that all necessary information and questions are timely addressed
• Ensure injured or ill team members are timely returned to their optimum level of function within the shortest time possible
• Maintain a close working relationship with plant health services, human resources, and operations management
• Develop individual medical case management plans for injured team members
• Maintain close relationships with local medical providers who treat injured team members
• Maintain relationships with injured team members through return to permanent placement or settlement of case if permanent placement available
• Initiate permanent placement process once permanent medical restrictions are assigned
• Act as company liaison to explain benefits provided through workers compensation

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing preferred