The Nurse Case Manager coordinates resources and creates flexible, cost-effective options for catastrophically or chronically ill or injured individuals to facilitate quality, individualized, holistic treatment goals, including timely return to work when appropriate. This role involves providing medical case management through coordination with the patient, physicians, other healthcare providers, the employer, and the referral source. The Nurse Case Manager will utilize the steps of Case Management to provide assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcome of an individual’s progress. They will evaluate individual treatment plans for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost-effectiveness, and facilitate care such as negotiating and coordinating the delivery of durable medical equipment and home health services, ensuring clear communication. The role also includes assessing rehabilitation facilities for appropriateness of care, facilitating transportation, and coordinating architectural assessments of patients’ homes when required. Communication of medical information clearly and compassionately to patients and families is essential. The Nurse Case Manager must stay current with medical terminology and the federal and state laws related to health care, Workers’ Compensation, ADA, HIPAA, FMLA, STD, LTD, SSDI, and SSA. They will utilize technology (computer, cell phone, fax, and scanning machine) to prepare organized, timely reports while complying with safety rules and regulations in conjunction with HIPAA. Researching medical and community resources for individuals with catastrophic or chronic diagnoses is also a key responsibility. The position requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to travel 90% of the time and performing other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree