Nurse Consultant - Riverside, CA

Arthur J. Gallagher • Bakersfield, CA

264d • $69,000 - $103,500 • Remote

About The Position

Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND. Provides medical management to workers compensation injured employees, performing case management through telephonic and in-person contact with injured workers and medical providers. Coordinates with employers and claims professionals to manage medical care in order to return injured employee to work. This position will cover the Riverside territory with a travel radius of up to 2 hours.

Requirements

• Nursing or medical degree from an accredited institution with an active Registered Nursing license or medical license within the state of practice or states in which case management is performed
• 2-4 years of work experience
• Responsible for completing required and applicable training, in order to maintain proficiency and licensing requirements
• Able to travel to appointments within approximately a 2 hour radius
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills; Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Worker's Compensation experience is preferred
• Certification in related field preferred
• 1-3 years of clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinating medical evaluation and treatment
• Meeting with physician and injured worker to collaborate on treatment plan and to discuss goals for return to work
• Keeping employer and referral source updated regarding medical treatment and work status
• Coordinating ancillary services, e.g. home health, durable medical equipment, and physical therapy
• Communicates with employers to determine job requirements and to explore modified or alternate employment
• Discusses and evaluates results of treatment plan with physician and injured worker using Evidence Based Guidelines to ensure effective outcome
• Documents case management observations, assessment, and plan
• Generates reports for referral source to communicate case status and recommendations
• Generates ongoing correspondence to referral source, employer, medical providers, injured worker, and other participants involved in the injured worker's treatment plan
• May participate in telephonic case conferences
• Maintains a minimum caseload of 35 files, and 150 monthly billable hours, with minimum 95% quality compliance

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree