Field Nurse (RN) Case Manager (Workers Comp) - North Chicago/WI State Line Areas
Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, Illinois
$85,000/year
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Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- In range for Illinois staff roles
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
- Certification
- Case Management certification is a plus
- Experience
- Prior experience in case management is required, with a strong preference for workers' compensation or occupational health backgrounds.
- Also asks
- Language: Multilingual proficiency is a plus but not required.
- Also asks
- Judgment: Demonstrated ability to exercise independent clinical judgment to impact case outcomes.
What's around it?
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,205/mo
- Household income
- $71,919/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
About this role
We are looking for passionate RN Case Managers to join our teams in the North Chicago/WI border areas.
Do you believe in the power of purpose? Our teams are dedicated to ensuring injured workers receive the care and advocacy they need to return to their lives and livelihoods safely and efficiently.
The Impact You’ll Make
As a Field Case Manager, you are the critical link in the recovery process. You will use your clinical expertise and independent judgment to coordinate rehabilitation needs and advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of your clients.
Responsibilities
Clinical Advocacy: Independently assess injured workers' medical conditions and develop coordinated treatment plans with healthcare providers.
Care Coordination: Attend medical appointments to ensure continuity of care and alignment with the treatment plan.
Collaborative Planning: Partner with employers to implement job duty modifications based on medical restrictions and functional assessments.
Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between injured workers, medical professionals, employers, and insurance representatives.
Education
Interpret and explain medical instructions to injured workers to ensure understanding and compliance.
Reporting: Prepare detailed monthly progress reports and document activities in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
Licensure
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
Experience
Prior experience in case management is required, with a strong preference for workers' compensation or occupational health backgrounds.
Certification
Case Management certification is a plus
Judgment: Demonstrated ability to exercise independent clinical judgment to impact case outcomes.
Language: Multilingual proficiency is a plus but not required.
Role Details
Job Type: Full-time, competitive salary with incentives, benefits, and reimbursement of mileage
Location: "On the road" (Field-based) within 1-2 hours of your home.
Culture: A collaborative and supportive environment where your dedication to making a difference is valued
Compensation includes salary, incentives, benefits and mileage reimbursement.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Case Management is a specialty you move into. Bedside years first. That experience is what gets you in.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
