What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Case Manager (RN) - REMOTE with local travel in West LA/Long Beach position at EK Health Services Inc.?
Description
Ever considered a career as a Case Manager? If you love being a nurse, facilitating healthcare plans, and knowing you made a positive impact on your patients’ health, consider a rewarding career as a Field Case Manager with EK Health. This is a great opportunity for seasoned or new Nurse Case Managers!
This position is FULL time and will require travel in the Southern and West areas of Los Angeles (mileage is reimbursed and drive time is paid). Schedule is Monday-Friday between 8am – 5pm or 8:30 am - 5 pm PST.
Some Highlights:
- No weekends or holidays
- Field Visits and Work from Home
- Excellent orientation and mentoring program
- Woman and minority owned business
- Influence outcomes without bedside care
- Work with employers and see full recovery journey
- More consultative role
Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll be doing (not all-inclusive):
- Complete in person visits at medical providers, employers and with injured workers
- Perform a complete nursing evaluation to determine needs of patient
- Review and evaluate all medical correspondence, provider reports, & treatment plan history
- Evaluate clinical status of claimant and research for alternative options to treatment as warranted
- Evaluate therapy facilities and their progress on specific cases
- Maintain notes following discussions/meetings with injured workers, medical providers, claims examiners, and employers in the case file
- Coordinate information between all parties (injured worker, physicians, employer, other providers, such as therapists, and attorney, if any is involved)
Pay, Benefits & Perks:
- Starts at $42-$50 per hour based on experience, education, certifications and location.
- We can offer additional compensation if you have one or more of the following certifications: CCM, COHN, COHN-S, CRRN.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid travel time
- Mileage reimbursement
- Computer equipment & company phone provided
- Monthly internet stipend
Requirements
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- 5 years’ clinical experience as an RN outside of school
- Valid state-appropriate RN license in good standing with no restrictions
- Experience in Field Case Management, Workers' Compensation experience preferred, but not required
- Experience in Home Health Care, Occupational Health considered a plus
- High comfort level with computers and computer programs (MS Word, MS Excel, Email)
Physical Requirements:
Candidate must be able to sit the majority of an 8-hour day except for lunch and break times. Candidate must be able to keyboard the majority of an 8-hour day except for lunch and break times. Candidate must have manual dexterity. Candidate must be able to speak on the telephone intermittently throughout the day. Candidate must be able to read and write English fluently. Candidate must be able to provide and confirm safe home office environment. Home office must be HIPAA compliant.
*Requires DSL, fiber, or cable internet connection from home 100 mbps preferred or better *
Salary : $42 - $50