Nurse Case Manager

WSI believes that every worker deserves a safe work environment, and every employer deserves to have their workers safe on the job, without the risk of a workplace injury. WSI is dedicated to creating a safe, secure, and healthy North Dakota workforce.

WSI received the Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network Top 10 Workplace awards in 2017, 2023, and 2024. Our team members share our core values of being loyal, caring, and forthright. These values and the servant leadership philosophy guide our organization and help us stay true to our purpose to care for injured workers.

Hiring Salary: $5,120 per month plus the state benefits package, which includes a paid family health insurance plan and 10 paid holidays. This position is a Monday-Friday day position.

This position is in Fargo with a remote work schedule.

Summary of Work

The primary role of the Nurse Case Manager is to coordinate care and services for injured workers who are covered by North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance.

Duties include:

• Manage a caseload average of 20 to 30 cases depending on severity.
• Respond to catastrophic or complex injuries as requested by the claims adjuster. Initiate contact with the injured worker, treating physician, and care providers to thoroughly report the extent of injuries to the claims adjuster.
• Conduct daytime travel to surrounding areas for on-site visits to physician offices, physical therapy programs, hospitals, etc., to coordinate medical services for the injured worker, and assist in coordinating medically related services.
• Serve as a medical resource to the claims adjuster, legal department, and Workforce Safety & Insurance employees and provide monthly reports to the claims department on each case being managed to document case progress.
• Develop and file case management plan, correspondence, and documentation and reviews and/or revisions as needed for each case.
• Provide professional-level analysis of medical-related information in client treatment, therapy medications, cost containment measures, etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive and maintain a State vehicle.
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and professionally to those internal and external to WSI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse by the North Dakota Board of Nursing and Minnesota Board of Nursing or licensure in another state and meets the eligibility requirements for licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota.
• One year of patient care RN work experience in rehabilitation, orthopedics, home health, community health, and/or occupational health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively, professionally, and courteously with others both internal and external to the organization.
• Ability to effectively use PC software applications.
• Must exhibit strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Must be dependable, organized, self-motivated, resourceful, and flexible.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

North Dakota licensure is a condition of employment, and the employing agency will verify and document licensure upon appointment.

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Application Procedures

Apply online and upload the following information: cover letter (addressed to Human Resources), resume, and references. All application materials must be received by the closing date to be considered for the open position. Background checks will be conducted.

WSI staff will score all applications based on a 100-point scoring and rating system. Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in the application materials. Incomplete sections in the application will not be given credit.

Applicants with disabilities should contact Denise Osmond at 701-328-3849 in advance of applying to discuss any special provisions needed for applying or interviewing.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701-328-3290.

ND Relay Number 1-800-366-6888.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.