Contracted Nurse Case Manager (Remote)

Contracted Nurse Case Manager PrideStaff is looking to onboard a Nurse Case Manager, in a contingent role. We are looking for an IL licensed RN with 1-2 years of experience as a nurse case manager. This would be a short term position to assist during a medical leave for one of our associates. This role will be a remote job. This role will be a Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. The job description is attached. It is preferred the candidate has multi state case management experience, but Illinois is a requirement. Currently, there is no intent to convert this role to a full time position. High Level Responsibilities: Complete early medical management assessment and intervention on claims requiring medical treatment. Contact injured workers and medical providers to obtain necessary information. Apply knowledge, experience and evidence-based guidelines to evaluate claims and provide a proactive action plan. Perform essential medical case management activities assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation within accepted treatment guidelines. Identify and monitor claims for task assignments to field case managers. Address medical cost containment through utilization management, collaboration with providers and assessing network resources. Work Details: Start Date - As soon as a qualified candidate can be interviewed, accepted the role and onboarded. End Date - The estimate is early May but depends on when associate can return to work. Expected hours to work per week - 40. Work location - Remote, including initial training. Pay Rate - This is dependent on each candidate. The pay rate has a range of $35 - $40. This will be based on candidate's skill and experience. Skill Set: Minimum of a registered nurse degree with IL licensure. Must have at least one year as a worker's compensation case management nurse. Must have two or more years of clinical experience in orthopedics, occupational medicine or internal medicine. Bilingual ability is a plus. Must have experience with: Worker's compensation Official disability guidelines site Microsoft Teams and Outlook Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $35.00 - $40.00 Per Hour