Nurse Case Manager - Elizabeth, NJ

Paradigm

$80K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered compact Registered Nurse (RN) license in NJ.
  • Current, unencumbered RN license in NY preferred, required within 60 days of hire.
  • Experience in case management of workers comp cases preferred.
  • Recommended certifications (CCM, CRRN, CDMS, CRC) preferred; REQUIRED within two years of hire.
  • Skills: organization, timeline adherence, PC/technology proficiency, and strong communication.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
  • Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage medical cases related to work-related injuries through assessment, planning, coordination, and evaluation.
  • Conduct in-person patient appointments 80% of the time within local communities.
  • Collaborate with insurance carriers, medical providers, attorneys, employers, and employees.
  • Monitor the progress of injured workers and report results to employers and insurance carriers.
  • Be willing to learn and manage catastrophic cases.
  • Provide patient education and support throughout the recovery process.

Benefits

  • PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options.
  • Competitive salaries with a 5% premium bonus and premium pay for catastrophic files.
  • Cell phone and internet reimbursement, plus mileage reimbursement.
  • 401(k) matching contributions and employer-paid life/disability insurance.
  • Paid time off, including paid holidays and a personal holiday.
  • One paid volunteer day per calendar year for community engagement.
  • Dedicated training department for new hire onboarding support.
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Field Nurse Case Manager to support injured workers throughout Elizabeth and nearby communities, including Edison, Somerville, Newark, and New Brunswick A Field Nurse Case Manager is a hybrid position. The candidate must be located in the Elizabeth, NJ area due to regular local travel (80% of the time) for in-person patient appointments. Candidate must be willing to travel and be licensed in NJ. This individual is responsible for the medical case management of work-related injuries, which includes assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of injured/disabled individuals. The Case Manager works with insurance carriers, medical care providers, attorneys, employers, and employees, and closely monitors the progress of the injured worker and reports results back to the employer and insurance carriers. Candidate must be willing to learn and take catastrophic cases. Qualifications: - Current, unencumbered compact Registered Nurse (RN) license in NJ. - Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in NY, preferred; required within 60 days of hire date - Experience in case management of workers comp cases, preferred - Recommended certifications (CCM, CRRN, CDMS, CRC) preferred. REQUIRED within two years of the date of hire - Skills required for success: organization and timeline adherence skills, PC and technology skills, communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal) - Ability to operate autonomously with minimal oversight - Skilled at patient education - Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred - Valid Driver's License, and good driving history Paradigm Benefits: - Health and wellness- We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only). - Financial incentives- Paradigm's financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 5% premium bonus paid over productivity requirements, premium pay for catastrophic files, cell phone and internet reimbursement, mileage reimbursement (federal rate), 401(k) matching contributions, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending, and employer-matched HSA contributions. - Vacation - We believe strongly that work-life balance is good for you and for our company. We offer paid time off, paid holidays, and a personal holiday. - Volunteer Time - We want our employees to engage with and give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Full and part-time employees receive one paid day per calendar year. - Learning and development - One of Paradigm's core values is expertise, so we encourage our employees to continually learn and grow. We support this in a variety of ways from our Dedicated Training Department that offers an 8-12 week new hire onboarding program. #LI-Hybrid

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