Large power and utility company looking to fill a Long Term Contract position for an Occupational Health Nurse Case Manager - must have experience in the Occupational Health industry.

REQUIREMENTS :

Must be licensed as an RN in Illinois. Prefer BSN, CCM, COHN, MSN, MPH, or Masters

3 to 5 years of occupational health nursing or related field ; workers comp, disability

Knowledge and understanding of the provision of case management for workers compensation, disability, limited duty, safety, Industrial Hygiene, healthcare plans, regulatory medical requirements and external healthcare resources.

Basically Computer/Cellphone experience, case management experience, Telephonic case management for short term disability.

Contract length: Now till 12/01/25

Pay: $43.00 per hour

Hybrid: M/F remote or in-office; Tues-Thurs: in-office: 6:45am-3:40pm; on-call required once every 7 weeks

Location: South Chicago Illinois 60652

Required:

Average caseload of 30+ cases. Someone that can work independently or on a team

Job Description:

A Health Care Occupational and Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the care of patients with complex medical conditions or disabilities.

They work closely with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care and support to improve their health outcomes.

Responsibilities may include:
Assessing patients' medical, psychological, and social needs.
Developing individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare providers and patients.
Coordinating healthcare services, including medical treatments, therapies, and consultations.
Monitoring patients' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
Providing education and support to patients and their families.
Advocating for patients' needs and rights within the healthcare system.
Communicating with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated care.
Evaluating the effectiveness of care plans and making recommendations for improvement.
Documenting patient assessments, care plans, and interactions.
Keeping abreast of healthcare regulations, policies, and best practices related to case management.
Health Care Occupational and Case Managers should have a background in nursing, social work, or a related field, along with experience in case management. They should have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. A compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care is essential. Depending on the specific role, certification as a Case Manager (CCM) or in a related field may be required or preferred.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Directs and coordinates appropriate, timely, and cost-effective delivery of health care through the case management process
• This includes disability, urgent and emergency care, FFD issues, immunizations, work limitations, transitional return to work plans, accommodations, and part-time work for worker's compensation and non-worker's compensation illness and injury
• Responsible for after hour coordination of emergency and urgent care services delivery.
• Identifies cases involving high frequency and high-risk injuries/illnesses.
• Performs ongoing evaluation and treatment plans for all identified cases.
• Determines essential job functions and identifies and implements necessary limitations, accommodations, and part-time work for high frequency/high-risk cases in which such an intervention could reduce the length of the disability
• Identifies cases requiring Physician level review for case management, coordinates the review process, and implements recommendations
• Determines service needs, selects appropriate network service providers, evaluates provider services, and makes recommendations for retention or removal from the network
• Establishes and maintains a confidential record-keeping system for all cases involved in the case management process to support the process and all decisions made as part of the process
• Coordinates with benefits, legal, employee relations, safety, and industrial hygiene supervisors and other company areas for case management factors, concepts, and concerns.