About this opportunity
CorVel Corporation lists this Care Advocate Nurse opportunity in downers grove, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Care Advocate Nurse oversees initiatives surrounding assessing the severity of the injured workers’ reported injury(ies), reviews medical data in CareMC, validates and secures medical information, assesses and evaluates prescribed treatment of work related injury. The Care Advocate Nurse functions as a nurse consultant, supporting the goals of the Claims Management department and of CorVel.
This is a remote role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Initiates and receives telephonic contact with reported injured worker, employer and medical providers to obtain treatment plan, secures medical documentation, and assesses if injured worker has returned to work
Responsible for detailed documentation within the claim system focusing on medical condition, treatment plan and return to work status
Directs callers to appropriate medical and/or claim resources
Identifies and communicates urgent situations related to treatment or patient condition directly to the claim team
Functions as nurse consultant to the claim team
Assesses appropriate medical follow‑up and makes necessary recommendations to the claim team, working closely with team to assist in identifying potential red flags from the injury that may require further follow‑up or additional services
Adheres to the Care Advocate Nurse production standards and Account special handling guidelines
Additional duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of early intervention in the field of Workers’ Compensation (WC)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to skillfully manage multiple, complex projects and competing priorities concurrently while working under pressure to meet production standards deadlines and maintaining strong customer service orientation
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel spreadsheets
Strong interpersonal skills
Great attention to detail, and results focused
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years' clinical nursing experience
Graduate of an approved accredited school of nursing
Current unencumbered RN Licensure in state of residency and practicing state(s) must be maintained throughout employment with CorVel
PAY RANGE
CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.
For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.
In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre‑paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
downers grove, IL, 60516, US
Who can apply
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