What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Medical Field Case Manager position at Managed Care Network, Inc.?
Company Overview
Managed Care Network, Inc. is an established managed care company who strives to be the best employer in the Property & Casualty marketplace by living our values and by providing a work environment that employees can be proud of. Through our company values, we promote employee growth so each person can Thrive and are appreciated for the expertise, hard work, and passion they bring to the company. We provide unique solutions quickly to solve problems and to make our customers’ jobs easier.
Job Description:
This is a remote position. You will work from a home office with ability to travel to field appointments in Albany, NY.
Join our compassionate team and help make a positive difference in an injured person’s life. As a Field Case Manager, you will work closely with treating physicians/providers, employers, customers, legal representatives, and the injured/disabled person to create and implement a treatment plan that returns the injured/disabled person back to work appropriately, ensure appropriate and cost-effective healthcare services, achievement of maximum medical recovery and return to an optimal level of work and functioning. In this role, you will:
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and competency in the application of case management standards of practice.
- Use advanced knowledge of types of injury, medications, comorbidities, treatment options, treatment alternatives, and knowledge of job duties to advise on a treatment plan.
- Interview disabled persons to assess overall recovery, including whether injuries or conditions are occupational or non-occupational.
- Collaborate with treating physicians/providers and utilize available resources to help create and implement treatment plans tailored to an individual patient.
- Work with employers and physicians to modify job duties where practical to facilitate early return to work.
- Evaluate and modify case goals based on injured/disabled person’s improvement and treatment effectiveness.
- Independently manage workload, including prioritizing cases and deciding how best to manage cases effectively.
- Complete other duties, such as attend injured worker’s appointments when appropriate, prepare status updates for submittal to customers, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Experience: Workers’ compensation-related experience preferred.
- Skills: Ability to advocate recommendations effectively with physicians/providers, employers, and customers. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook Email. Proficient written communication skills.
- Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Travel: Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to and attend in-person appointments with injured workers in assigned geography.
- Internet: Must have reliable internet.
- Valid Driver's License
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Remote
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $50