Field Nurse Case Manager - Grand Rapids, MI

Overview

Position Summary : 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 Grand Rapids, MI area with a travel radius of up to 2 hours. How you'll make an impact Key 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, 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. About You Required 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. WCCM Desired : Bachelor's degree preferred. Worker's Compensation experience is preferred. Certification in related field preferred. 1-3 years of clinical experience preferred. Work Traits : Demonstrates adequate knowledge of managed care with emphasis on use of criteria, guidelines and national standards of practice. Advanced written and oral communication skills, along with organizational and leadership skills. Self-directed and proactively manage assigned case files. Demonstrates strong time management skills. Gallagher offers competitive salaries and benefits, including : medical / dental / vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) training programs, matching gift program, and more. #LI-CW1 Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve : Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include : Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…