RN Case Manager (Field-Based)
San Diego, California
- Eligibility
- Case ManagementWorkers' CompensationOccupational Health
Posted Jun 24
- Unit and setting
- Rehab
- License
- RN license Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license (required) Check your license
- Experience
- Experience in hospital, rehabilitation, occupational health, or workers’ compensation settings
- Also asks
- Travel required for medical appointments and employer meetings
- Also asks
- Strong understanding of medical terminology and clinical practices
- Also asks
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role
- Also asks
- Strong time management, documentation, and communication skills
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- Why Join Us
- Also asks
- At VONA, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of injured workers. Our team is purpose-driven and committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective case management services. As a Field RN Case Manager, you will play a vital role in improving outcomes while enjoying autonomy and professional respect. 1
- Also asks
- Work Environment
- Also asks
- Field-based role covering San Diego and surrounding areas
Preferred
- Certification
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification preferred
- Experience
- Prior RN case management experience required (workers’ compensation strongly preferred)
- Also asks
- Multilingual skills a plus
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most California Case Management postingsCalifornia Case Management postings that state pay run $94k/yr to $190k/yr, the middle half $109k/yr to $140k/yr, across 67 postings.
The role and schedule
- Not in this role
- Charge shifts
The workplace
Axiom Medical Consulting, LLC is a medical consulting firm specializing in occupational health and workers' compensation case management. Rather than operating as a traditional healthcare facility, Axiom employs Registered Nurse Case Managers who work in field-based roles, coordinating medical care…
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?
Your fit
On your path
Case Management is a specialty you move into. Bedside years first. That experience is what gets you in.
Original listing
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We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to support injured workers throughout the San Diego metropolitan area. This field-based role focuses on coordinating medical care, collaborating with providers and employers, and supporting timely, safe return-to-work outcomes. The ideal candidate is highly independent, clinically strong, and experienced in workers’ compensation case management.
Key Responsibilities
Independently assess injured workers’ medical conditions and develop coordinated treatment plans
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, employers, and insurance professionals to support recovery and return-to-work
Serve as a liaison and advocate for injured workers throughout the case lifecycle
Coordinate and attend medical appointments as needed within the San Diego area
Recommend job duty modifications based on medical restrictions and functional capacity
Ensure compliance with California workers’ compensation regulations, HIPAA, and organizational policies
Maintain professional communication with all stakeholders
Prepare accurate and timely case documentation and monthly progress reports
Exercise independent clinical judgment on complex cases and evolving treatment plans
Participate in client meetings, account in-services, and occasional industry events
Qualifications
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
Prior RN case management experience required (workers’ compensation strongly preferred)
Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification preferred
Strong understanding of medical terminology and clinical practices
Experience in hospital, rehabilitation, occupational health, or workers’ compensation settings
Ability to work independently in a field-based role
Strong time management, documentation, and communication skills
Multilingual skills a plus
Why Join Us
At VONA, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of injured workers. Our team is purpose-driven and committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective case management services. As a Field RN Case Manager, you will play a vital role in improving outcomes while enjoying autonomy and professional respect. 1
Work Environment
Field-based role covering San Diego and surrounding areas
Travel required for medical appointments and employer meetings
Equal Opportunity Employer
VONA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
What's around it?
San Diego, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,313/mo
- Household income
- $108,077/yr, all local households, not nurse pay