What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Case Manager (1099) – Newark, NJ position at The IMA Group?
1099 Independent Contractor | Newark, NJ & Surrounding Areas
Flexible Schedule | Hybrid Field-Based Role
About The IMA Group
Why Join Us?
- Flexible scheduling and caseload opportunities
- Independent, consultative role with autonomy in your day-to-day work
- No bedside care, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
- Hybrid role combining local travel with remote documentation
- Established support team and consistent referral volume
- Opportunity to focus on care coordination and recovery outcomes
Position Overview
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee medical treatment plans for injured workers
- Attend medical appointments and evaluate treatment progression
- Communicate with providers, employers, attorneys, and insurance carriers
- Prepare timely, detailed case management reports
- Assess medical necessity and appropriateness of care
- Assist with return-to-work planning and transitional duty coordination
- Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations as needed
Qualifications
- Active New Jersey RN license
- Minimum 3 years of Workers’ Compensation Field Case Management experience
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible caseload
- Proficient with technology and electronic documentation systems
- Reliable transportation for travel throughout Newark and surrounding areas
- Professional liability/malpractice insurance or ability to obtain
- CCM, CRRN, or related certifications preferred
- Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Work Type
- 1099 Independent Contractor
- Flexible caseload opportunities available
EEO
Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.
The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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