A Nurse Case Manager applies nursing expertise to coordinate a patient's medical care and provides advocacy to help them get the best and most affordable care. Develop care plans including discharge planning, coordinate delivery among providers, and teach patients and families how to follow the plan. They may also help patients navigate insurance and other healthcare bureaucracies and access related social services. May work with patients who have chronic illnesses or other complex medical needs. Works at a hospital or other healthcare facility; may follow patients throughout the span of their treatment.
Registered Nurse Case Manager Public Employer Risk Management Association, Inc. (PERMA) Latham, NY Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $90,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Hospital medicine RN License Microsoft Office Databases Managing patients as a nurse case manager Case management Computer skills Medical terminology Documentation review Post-acute care experience Full Job Description Job Overview PERMA is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team as Patient Advocates. In this role, you will work directly with injured workers, employers, medical providers, and claims staff to coordinate care, facilitate recovery, and support safe and timely return-to-work outcomes. We are particularly interested in candidates with workers' compensation case management experience, especially those with telephonic case management backgrounds. Experience in orthopedic case management or musculoskeletal injury management is highly desirable. Responsibilities Coordinate medical care and treatment plans for injured workers Communicate with injured workers, medical providers, employers, and claims professionals Review medical records and treatment plans Facilitate return-to-work efforts and identify barriers to recovery Provide clinical guidance and support to claims staff Monitor treatment progress and assist in achieving positive claim outcomes Document case activity accurately and thoroughly Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license Case management experience required Workers' compensation case management experience strongly preferred Critical care experience preferred, and Occupational Health experience preferred. Telephonic case management experience preferred A minimum of 5 years of Case Management experience preferred Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation preferred Case management experience in the insurance field preferred Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities $70,000 - $90,000 annually Actual starting salary will depend on experience, qualifications, certifications, workers' compensation experience, telephonic case management experience, and placement within the Patient Advocate or Senior Patient Advocate level.
Pay:
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you reside in NYS?
