Workers'' Compensation Care Manager - Inland Area

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Workers' Compensation Nurse Case Manager. In this role, you will serve as a vital advocate for injured workers, guiding them through the medical and vocational recovery process. You will collaborate closely with medical providers, claims adjusters, and employers to coordinate high-quality care, implement cost-effective treatment strategies, and facilitate a safe, timely return to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Advocacy: Accompany injured workers to medical and therapy appointments to analyze their medical condition and vocational status.
• On-Site Assessments: Meet with employees at their worksites, or provider offices to evaluate safety measures and ensure appropriate environment modifications.
• Care Coordination: Collaboratively assess patient needs with medical providers to design treatment plans focused on optimal health outcomes and return-to-work goals.
• Communication: Maintain regular, productive communication with injured workers, physicians, attorneys, supervisors, and claims managers.
• Reporting & Documentation: Provide detailed, accurate, and timely case status updates and activity logs to claims adjusters and the Workers'' Compensation Coordinator.
• Education & Counseling: Educate injured employees, families, and medical teams and McLeod leaders on the workers'' compensation system and case management objectives.
• Service Excellence: Project a professional image and deliver outstanding customer relations in alignment with McLeod Health Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.

Job Requirements

• Education & Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Required).
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Orthopedics, the Emergency Room (ER), Med-Surg or other related field. Occupational Health (Preferred).
• Case Management: Prior experience in case management is preferred.
• Travel: Ability to travel to clinics, hospitals, residences, and worksites throughout the inland and related areas as needed.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication, and the ability to maintain productive relationships across multiple parties.

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.