Med & Disability Case Mgr, RN

Description:Under general technical direction, responsible for managing assigned case load, performs record reviews, estimated cost exposure / reasonable & customary, collaboratively develops liability strategies with Claim Case Managers to mitigate exposure related to medical findings, makes recommendations related to use of medical resources and participates in mediation to support case facts as assigned. Case load may include catastrophic/complex medical Liability cases, multi-system injuries & diseases, medical exposures, and/or other medical mechanism of injury issues.Qualifications:Ability to analyze and make sound nursing judgments and to accurately document activities. Strong communication skills in order to effectively communicate with medical professionals, attorneys, policy holders, claims staff, claimants, and others as required. Good negotiation skills to effectively establish case strategies related to medical facts and support mediation process. Knowledge of state, local and federal laws related to health care delivery preferred along with personal computer knowledge and proficiency. Degree from an accredited nursing school required (prefer Bachelor of Science in Nursing). Minimum of 3 to 5 years of clinical nursing experience; prefer previous orthopedic, emergency room, critical care, home care or rehab care experience. Must also have current unrestricted registered nurse (R.N.) license in the state where the position is based and other assigned states as required by law. Prefer additional professional certifications, such as CCM, COHN, CRRN, Legal Nurse Consultant, etc.This position can be located in any of the following locations to coincide with the AL Claim Offices:Milwaukee, WISan Antonio, TXSyracuse, NYWausau, WISalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401K and retirement plan, Accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Credit Union membership, Dental coverage, Dependent life insurance, Disability insurance, Discounts on automobile and homeowner?s insurance, Employee life insurance, Long-term care insurance, Medical coverage, Paid time-off, Pay-for-Performance, Reimbursement accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Vision care coverage, and Work/Life resources.Job Location: Wausau, WIJob Number: 36793BRCompany URL: http://www.wausau.comCompany Profile:About Liberty Mutual Group Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. The Company also ranks 95th on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2006 revenue. As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities, and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, commercial multiple peril, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, assumed reinsurance, fire and surety.Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutual.com) employs over 40,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.