Registered Nurse Case Manager - Spectrum Healthcare Resources
New York, NY
About the Job
Job Description
Registered Nurse Case Manager – Workers’ Compensation
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has opportunities for Registered Nurse Case Managers to join our team in New York!
Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse ready to make a difference in the lives of injured workers? Join the Department of Labor's team as an RN Case Manager at the forefront of ensuring the well-being and recovery of those who have faced workplace injuries. Be a pivotal part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to injured workers on their journey to rehabilitation. If you're passionate about nursing, advocacy, and making a positive impact on people's lives, this is your opportunity to contribute to the health and recovery of our workforce.
Services will be in support of the United States Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWCP) and the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC). Nurses will be expected to create and manage the return to work care plan for injured workers and make field visits, when necessary, in their assigned territory.
Position Details:
- Provide nursing services to injured Federal workers experiencing immediate time loss and have not returned to work within a specified number of days.
- Typical case management time-frame ranges between 3 to 6 months
- Expected to follow up with the physician’s office and employee’s supervisor to coordinate light duty, job accommodations and return to work date.
- Enter necessary and any relevant information regarding each case into the OWCP/DFEC case management system.
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- Active state or compact RN license to work in the assigned areas
- Minimum of two (2) years adult medical/surgical nursing experience
- Minimum of two (2) years case management experience in the workers’ compensation arena.
- Ability to handle confidential patient information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with injured workers employer and treating physician’s office
- Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated record
Also preferred (but not required):
- Specialized certification in one of the following areas: Insurance Rehabilitation (CIRS/CRRN), Disability Management (CDMS), and/or Nurse Case Manager Board Certified (ANCC/ANA).
- Recent experience with the DFEC nurse intervention program.
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
All applicants must have regular access to a computer with:
- Hard disk with 30 GB available
- Monitor with a display of 1280x1024 or higher Internet connection wired 1.5 Mbps(up) / 1.2 Mbps(down) or faster
- TWAIN-compatible scanner with ability to scan multi page documents (up to 6 pages)
- Windows Operation Systems
- Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher
- Adobe Flash Player 10
Competitive Compensation, with an estimated annual income of $90,000.00 to $92,000.00, if working on a full time basis.
Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
