Employee Wellness Nurse Case Manager

Overview

The Specialist (Nurse Case Manager) will monitor and authorize sick absences, FMLA, and maternity leave for union employees; authorize FMLA to care for family members for union employees; communicate with Met-Life as needed regarding management employee sick absences including CSA treatment cases, catastrophic leave and long-term disability; perform chart reviews; and assist in Employee Wellness Center clinic operations.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Communicate with employees, supervisors, human resources, union representatives and outside health professionals to coordinate union employee sick absences, FMLA, maternity leave, short and long-term disability, sick pay approval, and return to work.
• Communicate with Met-Life regarding management employee short term disability absences, catastrophic leave cases and long-term disability as needed.
• Communicate with payroll regarding overrides for union and management sick pay.
• Review and determine whether fitness for duty exams may be needed based on medical record reviews and knowledge of employee duties.
• Perform chart reviews and compose case narratives.
• Respond to medical emergencies in 4 Irving Place building
• Assist in Employee Wellness Center clinic and/or mobile medical van operations as needed.
• Assist with medical supply inventory.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) and 4 years relevant experience or
• Bachelor's Degree Science in Nursing (BSN) and 2 years relevant experience

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Science in Nursing (BSN) and 2 years relevant experience

Relevant Work Experience

• Understanding of FMLA regulations. Required
• Knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Required
• 2 years Clinical or case management experience preferred. Preferred
• Experience working with union employee population preferred. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York. Required
• Other: Certification in Occupational Health Nursing. Preferred or
• Other: Certification in Nursing Case Management. Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.