Nurse Case Manager

Nurse Case Manager – Hammerman & Gainer, LLC

We are a Third-Party Worker’s Compensation Administrator with customized management services to increase productivity and conserve client assets. Many of our customers have expressed the need to balance financial resources and provide their clients with the services they deserve. Our mission is to be a leading provider and trusted expert in our industry delivering exceptional customer service that produces outcomes that exceed our clients’ expectations.

Our vision and culture are powered by humanity and diversity, focusing on treating people with dignity and respect, while standing in partnership with our employees, clients, and stakeholders to ensure our value system and work products are always authentic.

Position: Nurse Case Manager Pay range: Commensurate with experience

· This is a full-time position working during normal hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

· Remote, work-from-home availability – hybrid position.

· Some weekend and after-hour work may be periodically required.

We offer comprehensive compensation which includes:

· Competitive salary; benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off.

Requirements:

· Registered Nurse Designation (RN).

· A valid, unrestricted Louisiana Nursing license.

· Experience with Worker’s Compensation preferred but not required.

· Two (2) or more years of nursing experience, and work experience as a Case Manager.

· Ability to acquire a working knowledge of applicable rules and regulations and/or specialized industry knowledge related to the functional area.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and effective interpersonal skills.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Ability to multi-task effectively in a high-paced, high-volume, fast-paced, and at times stressful environment.

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office including Excel spreadsheets.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel to assigned locations is required.

Responsibilities:

• Provides Medical Case Management through in-person and telephonic communications with the patient, physician, other health care providers, employer, and others.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to discuss the current treatment plan with the physician and discuss alternate treatment plans.
• Conducts comprehensive assessment of Injured worker's medical, employment, and suitable return-to-work capabilities.
• Evaluate the patient’s treatment plan for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient’s progress.
• Attends doctors, other providers, home, and in some cases, attorney’s visits.
• Implements care such as negotiating the delivery of durable medical equipment and nursing services.
• This role requires regular travel, depending on the injured worker’s injuries and needs.

Knowledge And Skills:

• Experience as an RN, Medical Case Manager is ideal, or a clinical background in orthopedics, neurology, or rehabilitation is preferred.
• Ability to meet with the patient, their physicians, other healthcare providers, attorneys, advisors/clients, and coworkers.
• A cost containment background, such as utilization review or managed care is helpful.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

At Hammerman & Gainer, LLC, we take pride in providing equal employment opportunities to everyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, beliefs, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, age, veteran status, or disability.

Accordingly, the purpose of this policy is to reinforce our commitment to the creation and maintenance of a diverse workplace where equality, respect and consideration for one another are the norm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)
• Case management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Orleans, LA 70114 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70114

Salary : $40,000