Nurse Case Manager - Elizabeth, NJ

Paradigm•Somerville, NJ

3d•$97,000 - $107,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Paradigm is seeking a Field Nurse Case Manager to support injured workers in the Elizabeth, NJ area and surrounding communities. This is a hybrid position requiring 80% local travel for in-person patient appointments. The role involves managing the medical care of work-related injuries, including assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation. The Case Manager collaborates with insurance carriers, medical providers, attorneys, employers, and employees, monitoring injured worker progress and reporting results. The position requires willingness to learn and manage catastrophic cases. Paradigm is a pioneer in value-based care, focused on improving the lives of individuals with complex injuries and diagnoses, and has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® and a Best Workplaces in Health Care™.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered compact Registered Nurse (RN) license in NJ.
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in NY, required within 60 days of hire date.
Skills required for success: organization and timeline adherence skills, PC and technology skills, communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal).
Ability to operate autonomously with minimal oversight.
Skilled at patient education.
Valid Driver’s License, and good driving history.
Must be located in the Elizabeth, NJ area.
Must be willing to travel locally 80% of the time.
Must be licensed in NJ.

Nice To Haves

Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in NY (preferred, required within 60 days of hire date).
Experience in case management of workers comp cases.
Recommended certifications (CCM, CRRN, CDMS, CRC) preferred.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Medical case management of work-related injuries, including assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
Work with insurance carriers, medical care providers, attorneys, employers, and employees.
Closely monitor the progress of the injured worker.
Report results back to the employer and insurance carriers.
Willingness to learn and take catastrophic cases.

Benefits

PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).
Competitive salaries.
5% premium bonus paid over productivity requirements.
Premium pay for catastrophic files.
Cell phone and internet reimbursement.
Mileage reimbursement (federal rate).
401(k) matching contributions.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Flexible spending.
Employer-matched HSA contributions.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
A personal holiday.
One paid volunteer day per calendar year (for full and part-time employees).
8-12 week new hire onboarding program through the Dedicated Training Department.