Catastrophic Nurse Case Manager - Central Wisconsin

Paradigm • La Crosse, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Paradigm is hiring a full-time, benefited Catastrophic Field Nurse Case Manager to cover central Wisconsin, eastern Minnesota, and northern Iowa. This is a hybrid position, and the candidate must be located in Central or Western Wisconsin because the role involves regular local travel, approximately 80% of the time, for in-person patient appointments. The candidate must be willing to travel and hold a compact RN license. Cases in Minnesota and/or Iowa may also be assigned; Minnesota cases will require obtaining additional RN licensure for that state.

The Field Nurse Case Manager provides medical case management for work-related injuries. This includes assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating care for injured or disabled individuals. The role works with insurance carriers, medical care providers, attorneys, employers, and employees, monitors injured workers’ progress, and reports results to employers and insurance carriers.

Paradigm describes its work as focused on improving outcomes and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. The company emphasizes service, excellence, collaboration, inclusivity, and valuing diversity of thought, knowledge, and experience.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered compact Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin, the candidate’s state of residence.
• Willingness to travel.
• Must be located in Central or Western Wisconsin.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Organization and timeline-adherence skills.
• PC and technology skills.
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.
• Patient education skills.

Nice To Haves

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota.
• Experience in workers’ compensation case management.
• Recommended certifications: CCM, CRRN, CDMS, or CRC; certification must be obtained within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical case management for work-related injuries.
• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate care for injured or disabled individuals.
• Work with insurance carriers, medical care providers, attorneys, employers, and employees.
• Closely monitor the progress of injured workers.
• Report case progress and results to employers and insurance carriers.
• Travel regularly for in-person patient appointments, approximately 80% of the time.
• Obtain additional Minnesota RN licensure if assigned cases in Minnesota.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed