Industrial Rehabilitation Nursing Supervisor (PN 20069665)

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • North Canton, OH

5d

About The Position

Supervises and reviews the performance of the Industrial Rehabilitation Nurses (IRNs) and mentors the nurses on problem solving and resolution of complex medical treatment and claim issues that arise within workers' compensation claims.
Reviews work performed by the nurses and provides ongoing feedback to improve timeliness, quality, consistency, customer service and compliance with policy and procedures and to ensure employee engagement.
Mains management reports that are essential to evaluating staff productivity, performance, referral volume and case load, as applicable, and adjusts staffing patterns as needed.
Reviews claim files and consults with the BWC IRN, MCOs, claim staff, legal, and medical administration, as appropriate, on complex medical and claim issues to assist in resolution of issues.
Facilitates internal and external communication and training for the BWC nurses and MCO colleagues to ensure understanding of policies, procedures, and emerging clinical practices related to services as provided by the BWC nurses.

Requirements

• 6 months training. or 6 months experience in Bureau of Workers' Compensation laws AND 6 months training or 6 months experience in departmental policies & procedures relating to review & processing of medical claims of disabled or industrially diseased workers AND 3 months training or 3 months experience in interviewing AND 3 months training or 3 months experience in public relations AND 1 course or 3 months experience in statistics AND current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code; 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in nursing.
• -Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
• Valid R.N. License
• This position requires a current & valid license to practice professional nursing as registered nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code.
• To remain in this classification after employment, incumbent is required to renew license to practice as a registered nurse on a biennial basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and reviews the performance of the Industrial Rehabilitation Nurses (IRNs) and mentors the nurses on problem solving and resolution of complex medical treatment and claim issues that arise within workers' compensation claims.
• Reviews work performed by the nurses and provides ongoing feedback to improve timeliness, quality, consistency, customer service and compliance with policy and procedures and to ensure employee engagement.
• Maintains management reports that are essential to evaluating staff productivity, performance, referral volume and case load, as applicable, and adjusts staffing patterns as needed.
• Reviews claim files and consults with the BWC IRN, MCOs, claim staff, legal, and medical administration, as appropriate, on complex medical and claim issues to assist in resolution of issues.
• Facilitates internal and external communication and training for the BWC nurses and MCO colleagues to ensure understanding of policies, procedures, and emerging clinical practices related to services as provided by the BWC nurses.

What This Job Offers

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