Onsite Occupational Health Nurse Case Manager

Company:Concentra Location:Bothell, WA 98021 Job Category:Medical/Health Reference Code:00018710 Concentra On-Site Medical program provides on-site medical services at over 280 employer locations throughout the nation, with the appropriate clinical staff dedicated to providing occupational and primary care health services at the workplace.Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer.NOTICE: Employment Verification Done. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Concentra is seeking to hire a RN for a full time Case Manager opportunity in Bothell, WA. This opportunity requires current RN license for WA, current CPR certification and recent Workers' Compensation Case Management experience. Qualified candidates will have good customer service, communication and computer skills.JOB SUMMARYAssesses the medical components of injured worker's situation including, but not limited to, prior authorization, determination of appropriate level of care, utilization of services, concurrent review, retrospective review, development of discharge plans, assurance of quality and cost effectiveness. Acts as a liaison among patient/family, employer, insurance company, and healthcare personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively to restore injured worker's function, capacity and self-esteem. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 'Assesses and analyzes injured worker's medical status and develops a viable, realistic service plan.'May meet with clients in their homes, work-site or physician's office to provide on going case management services. 'Develops a plan of care for patients from admission to discharge.'Monitors patient progress toward desired outcomes through assessments and evaluations.'Communicates both in-person and telephonically with client, medical providers, attorneys, employers, insurance carriers, etc.'Develops and administers education and prevention programs.'Develops guidelines for working with patients, healthcare management companies, insurance companies or other third party payers to determine quality, cost-effective care. Applies all special instructions required by individual insurance carriers and referral sources.'Applies all laws and regulations that apply to the provision of rehabilitation services.'Testifies when called upon to do so, to substantiate any casework or reports that may be seen as relevant to hearing involving client.'Evaluates outcome of patient care.'Prepares reports and other required paperwork as documentation of all casework activities.'May arrange referrals, consultations, therapeutic services, and confers with other specialists on course of care and treatment.'Attends staff meetings'May participate in sales activities.'Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:'Licensed RN in accordance with state laws of jurisdiction'Obtaining and maintaining CCM, CDMS or CRRN designations are encouraged; these designations are required where dictated by state regulations.JOB RELEVENT EXPERIENCE:'12 months workers' compensation case management and/or occupational health nurse experienceJOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:'Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern delivery of rehabilitation services and occupational health nursing'Knowledge of workers' compensation and disability case management industry'Knowledge of human behavior and performance'Customer and personal service knowledge including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction'Education and training'Reading comprehension'Judgment and decision making'Critical thinking'Active listening 'Speaking to effectively convey information to supervisors, peers, and customers'Instructing skills to teach others'Use of scientific rules and methods to solve problems'Writing'Problem sensitivity'Manual dexterity'Deductive reasoning'Social perceptiveness'Service orientation'Documenting and recording information'Reliable transportation and current driver's license'Ability to meet deadlines'Computer literate'Thoroughly developed time management and organizational skills.'Ability to work without direct supervisionWORKING CONDITIONS:'Clinic environment To Apply, Click here The Circle of Success.Concentra's mission is to improve the quality of life by making health care accessible and affordable. We serve the occupational, urgent care, and automobile markets with a wide range of services: Employment-related injury care and occupational health care provided at more than 320 Concentra-managed medical centers in 40 states. Urgent care services provided to the public at selected medical center locations in key metropolitan areas. Specialty occupational health care solutions provided to employers through on-site locations, by traveling to the workplace, or via the Internet and telephone. Automobile claim services through our Auto Injury Solutions division. The Circle of Opportunity. Concentra manages more than 320 medical centers in 40 states and continues to expand our geographic reach through the acquisition of established medical providers and the development of new locations. We are actively expanding our Urgent Care service offering by adding this capability to existing Concentra Medical Center locations. Our specialty health services, which we refer to as our Health Solutions division, is rapidly expanding as we identify new ways to provide customized health care solutions for employers and their workers.The Circle of Teamwork. Concentra brings together talented, compassionate people to solve the highly complex issues of health care delivery, accessibility, and affordability. Every day, we make a difference in the lives of thousands of people through our ability to improve health care efficiency and outcomes. Your career path and development can be on-the-go at Concentra, where you can advance as far as your ideas and performance can take you.