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General Purpose The Workers' Compensation Specialist will facilitate and direct all Workers ... Consult with the employee's physician, nurse case manager, claims adjuster, and project staff to ...

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General Purpose The Workers' Compensation Specialist will facilitate and direct all Workers ... Consult with the employee's physician, nurse case manager, claims adjuster, and project staff to ...

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How much do workers compensation nurse jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for workers compensation nurse in the United States is $92,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a workers compensation nurse?

A Workers Compensation Nurse helps injured employees navigate the workers' compensation process by coordinating medical care, evaluating treatment plans, and ensuring proper recovery. They work with employers, insurance companies, and healthcare providers to facilitate return-to-work plans. Their role involves assessing medical needs, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance with workers' compensation regulations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a workers compensation nurse?

On a typical day, a Workers Compensation Nurse assesses injured employees, coordinates their medical care, and facilitates communication between all parties involved in the claim process. They review medical documentation, track recovery progress, and help develop safe return-to-work plans tailored to each employee's situation. Additionally, they often educate both workers and employers about injury prevention and regulatory compliance. This role frequently involves case management and collaboration with physicians, employers, insurance adjusters, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective and timely case resolution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a workers compensation nurse?

A Workers Compensation Nurse should possess a strong clinical background in nursing, detailed knowledge of occupational health, and an active RN licensure. Familiarity with case management software, medical records systems, and certifications such as Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) are often required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills help nurses collaborate with employees, healthcare providers, and insurers. These abilities are crucial to effectively coordinate care, expedite safe return-to-work, and ensure compliance with legal and medical requirements.

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Infographic showing various Workers Compensation Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,960 per year, or $44.7 per hour.

Workers' Compensation Representative

City of Mesa

Mesa, AZ

$83K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


City Of Mesa rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

200th of 856 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

Description/Duties First review of applications will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. A Workers' Compensation Representative is responsible for all aspects of claims management required by state statutes and the City of Mesa's self-insured, self-administrative programs. The position's functions include: adjudicating workers' compensation claims including, but not limited to determining compensability; authorizing or denying medical treatment; handling litigation; establishing Loss of Earning Capacity (LEC); assigning rehabilitation nurses and utilizing private investigators and vocational specialists; and filing notices with the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA).

This position is responsible for calculating workers' compensation indemnity such as Temporary Total Disability (TTD) or Temporary Partial Disability (TPD), and permanent awards such as Permanent Total Disability (PTD) or Permanent Partial Disability (PPD); approving medical bills for payment; and reporting expenditures through reports to administration and excess workers' compensation carriers. This class assists injured workers, physicians, and other interested parties; explains workers' compensation regulations and related City of Mesa policies and procedures; and resolves a variety of problems. This class works independently in the management and direction of simple to the most complex workers' compensation claims and makes difficult decisions concerning medical and workers' compensation benefits.

This class is supervised by the Safety Administrator through meetings, reports, conferences, and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt - Administrative. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree.

Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in workers' compensation claims processing/adjudication as a workers' compensation representative/adjuster. Good (1 - 3 years) experience working with Arizona Workers' Compensation statutes, and state and federal regulations pertaining to workers' compensation claims handling. Special Requirements.

Must possess an Arizona Adjuster Authorization Certification from the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) by hire or promotion date. Link to Job Description http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3911.pdf


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