Nurse Disability Claim Advisor

NRECA•Lincoln, NE

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Make a Difference at NRECA and Join Us as a Nurse Disability Claims Advisor (Lincoln, NE)! Are you passionate about helping others and making a meaningful impact? At NRECA, we’re looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Nurse Disability Claims Advisor. About NRECA NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services, and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace, and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency, and a spirit of innovation. About the Insurance & Financial Services Team Join a dynamic and inclusive team that administers industry-leading employee benefit plans. Our work is diverse, intellectually engaging, and deeply impactful. We foster a culture of belonging, driven by values like communication, creative problem-solving, and accountability. If you’re motivated by purpose, enjoy variety, and care about people and outcomes, this is the team for you. Job Summary This role serves as the clinical backbone of the disability claims process, translating complex medical information into clear, actionable guidance for claims staff and leadership. It evaluates medial conditions, validates restrictions, and partners with external case management resources to support recovery timelines and return to work potential. It also delivers responsive, knowledgeable support to members, providers, and participants across NRECA’s disability plans, ensuring a smooth and informed experience for all involved. Position is eligible for NRECA’s hybrid schedule which allows flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per/week.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a current RN license, or an accredited Nursing Diploma/Associate Degree program with 10 years of clinical and/or case management experience.
Minimum of 5 years in nursing and/or medical case management.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with a diverse membership, employees, medical professionals, agencies and/or vendors.
Ability to perform and work on multitasks while being flexible and coping effectively with changing conditions.
Ability to report to the office when required.
Must live within a commutable distance from the Lincoln office.

Nice To Haves

Strong medical/surgical background, preferred.
Case Management Certification, preferred.
Knowledge of medical conditions which cause disabilities.
Experience with workers’ compensation claims, helpful.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with staff, Benefit Administrators, and members by providing clinical insight.
Review new and ongoing disability claims that need a clinical evaluation and contact providers and vendors, if needed.
Document all findings for the case.
Work assigned block of Long & Short-term Disability cases and help the claim specialists with various duties, follow-up, and correspondence.