Workers Comp Nurse Case Manager Jobs in Michigan

Company Description
Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come. Excellent benefits package, including 401k, tuition, licensure and certification reimbursement. We promote healthy & wellness lifestyles and offer specialty programs here at Aetna.
We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.
Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.
Benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position.
Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.
Job Description
Job Description :
JOIN OUR GROWING TEAMAre you tired of bedside nursing?Are you looking to get away from 12-hour hospital shifts while continuing to utilize your RN expertise to impact the lives of patients in your local community?
We are seeking self-motivated, energetic, detail oriented, highly organized, tech-savvy Registered Nurses to join our Workers' Compensation Field Case Management team. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and a performance-based bonus paid out on a monthly or quarterly basis. Our organization promotes autonomy through a Monday-Friday working schedule, paid holidays, and flexibility as you coordinate the care of your members.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for coordinating and facilitating the medical treatment of clients. Clients are primarily from workers comp claims in various stages of recovery. This is a work-from-home position, and the case manager will travel to meet and work with clients, providers and employers, as needed, throughout the rehabilitation process, documenting all activities.
Fundamental Components but not limited to the following:
Requires strong time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and respond to issues in a timely manner. Requires competent use of technology including iPhones, laptops, and Microsoft Office programs including email to complete timely, concise and effective communication the status of the clients.
Manage caseload of clients from a variety of referral sources including verifying the specific reason for each referral, develop and implement a strategy to complete, and document all activities and progress.
Travel to meet clients, providers and employers mostly around the Monroe MI & Toledo Ohio area, up to approximately 75 miles from this area. Must use own car and mileage reimbursement is provided.
Will meet clients to complete assessments, identify medical and vocational barriers, and create strategies towards facilitating the rehab process, including return to work for workers comp clients. Will continually identify barriers and develop strategies to overcome those barriers.
Attend appointments with clients and providers to review medical status and discuss treatment plans options. Compare the recommended treatment plan with clinical protocols and collaborate with the provider to resolve any differences. Will review plan with client and provide educational resources on relevant medical issues.
With workers comp referrals, will meet with employers as needed to determine what is needed for the client to return to work, includes documenting all the physical requirements of the job (Job Analysis) and reviewing the requirements with the providers. Will maintain regular communication with the employer to facilitate return to work.
Detailed information on any significant information is provided to the referral source within 24 hours with summary reports completed on a monthly basis.
Required to complete catastrophic referral training within the first year and manage the occasional catastrophic referrals that are after regular business hours.
Coventry requires Case Managers to be educated in current principles, procedures and knowledge domains of case management based on nationally recognized standards of case management.
Qualifications
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
3+ years clinical practice experience.
3+ years case management experience with workers compensation, disability, and auto liability preferred.
If no case management experience, 5 years of Home Health Care and/or Hospice care.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing delivery of rehabilitation services.
Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work-independently, requires working from home in a safe and secure environment.
Proficiency with standard corporate software applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, as well as some special proprietary applications.
Effective computer skills including navigating multiple systems and keyboarding
EDUCATION
The minimum level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN) is required
Prefer any of the following credentials in good standing: CCM, CDMS, COHN, COHN-S, CRRN.
FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Functional - Nursing/Case Management/1-3 Years
Functional - Nursing/Home Health Care/4-6 Years
Functional - Nursing/Occupational/1-3 Years
Functional - Nursing/Medical-Surgical Care/4-6 Years
TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES
Technical - Desktop Tools/Microsoft Outlook/4-6 Years/End User
Technical - Desktop Tools/Microsoft Word/4-6 Years/End User
Technical - Desktop Tools/Microsoft Explorer/4-6 Years/End User
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
Work Autonomously
No Weekend of Holiday
Meet top doctors of their specialty and learn from them directly
Earn CEU free by attending free seminars and in house training
Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.
We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.
Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.
Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.
As a Workers' Compensation Field Case Manager, you will be offered:

• Autonomy
• Productivity incentives
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Reimbursement for mileage, tolls, parking, licensure and certification

• Laptop, iPhone & printer/fax/scanner all in one.
Benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position.