Field Nurse (RN) Case Manager (Workers Compensation)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Eligibility
- Case ManagementOccupational Health
Posted Jul 26
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Case Management
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most NC staff postings
NC staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $48/hr, across 404 postings.
About this role
We are looking for passionate RN Case Managers to join our teams in the Winston-Salem and Greensboro 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. 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. Core
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.
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Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
- Prior experience in case management (required)
- Workers' compensation or occupational health backgrounds (preferred)
- North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC) Registry of Workers' Compensation Rehabilitation Professionals (preferred)
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, clinical practices, and HIPAA regulations
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- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent clinical judgment to impact case outcomes
- Multilingual proficiency (a plus but not required)
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
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- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Median rent
- $1,087/mo
- Local household income
- $59,268/yr
- State price level
- 6% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
North Carolina index 94.3, where 100 is the national average.
Winston-Salem blends North Carolina Piedmont charm with a strong healthcare presence anchored by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The city offers tree-lined streets, a revitalized downtown arts district, and historic Old Salem's Moravian heritage. Nurses relocating here find mid-size-city affordability, mild four-season weather, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You are weighing NKC LLC in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (27101). What we can stand behind today is mostly the place around the job, not a full picture of the unit itself. If you relocate, nurses and clinicians here often land…
On your path
Case Management is a specialty you move into. Bedside years first. That experience is what gets you in.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?