Leave Of Absence And Disability Case Management Registered Nurse

Job Overview:

This position provides telephonic nurse case management for employees with injuries or illness. This position may assume the roles of education, administrator, researcher and consultant. The primary focus is disability case management utilizing highly developed critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently. The goals of the position may include: control and minimize the cost of the disability; promote optimal recovery and minimal lost work time; implement Disease Management programs for at-risk employees; provide effective counseling of disabled employees and appropriate referrals and/or treatment alternatives; provide health care service coordination that promotes, improves and manages health care within the resources available; and collaborate with customers, clients and other healthcare team members to establish realistic goals and activities to guide both clients and providers in implementing care with the goal of successful return to work, consistent with physician recommendations and any applicable employer policies - i.e. modified duty, etc. - through communication with employees, physicians, department managers, and employee relations consultant.

Job Requirements:

Associate's Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred

Registered Nurse

Computer programs

• Word, Excel - to track disabled employees' progress, measure outcomes, and prioritize work flow STD/LTD/ADAAA/FMLA

Case management process and practice

Communication and counseling skills

Knowledge of current health care practices

5-7 years experience Professional in Nursing preferably in an Occupational Health or Acute care setting

This position is remote, but candidate must live within 2 hours of Louisville, Ky (For occasional onsite meetings)

Job Responsibilities:

Maintains compliance with HIPAA privacy requirements in the transfer of personal health information in all forms.

Track injury/illness trends and provide accurate reports/information to management.

Enroll "at risk" employees in disease management programs and monitor progress.

Coordinate case management with other departments and resources to promote the health and wellness of the employees.

Collects information about an employee's injury or illness to determine individual needs, and implements action plan to achieve recovery and safe, timely RTW. Maintains communication between employees, managers, and providers.

Collaborates and coordinates the Modified Duty Program between employees and managers, and ensures placements meet employee restrictions. Provides ongoing monitoring and provides direction to assist employees' return to full duty.

Maintains timely and accurate documentation in designated EMR records to adequately follow claim.

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Climbing

• Rarely

Concentrating

• Consistently

Continous Learning

• Consistently

Hearing: Conversation

• Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds

• Frequently

Interpersonal Communication

• Consistently

Kneeling

• Rarely

Lifting <10 Lbs

• Consistently
  Lifting 50+ Lbs

• Rarely

Lifting 11-50 Lbs

• Frequently

Pushing

• Rarely

Reaching

• Rarely

Reading

• Consistently

Sitting

• Consistently

Standing

• Frequently

Stooping

• Rarely

Talking

• Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning

• Consistently

Use of Hands

• Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far

• Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near

• Consistently

Walking

• Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community