Assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluation of service options.
Communicate with medical providers, employers and injured workers
Perform a complete nursing evaluation to determine needs of patient
Review and evaluate all medical correspondence, provider reports, & treatment plan history
Evaluate clinical status of claimant and research for alternative options to treatment as warranted
Communicate with the claims examiners regarding directives
Provide updates on file status
Arrange transportation services when necessary and authorized
Evaluating therapy facilities and their progress on specific cases
Prepare comprehensive notes following any discussions had with injured worker, medical providers, claims examiners, and employers in the case file
Discuss the analyzed data and the comprehensive plan of care with insurance representative prior to implementation
Upon authorization, implement this plan of care with patient, physician and health care providers
Arrange for care/services as needed (home care, procedures, medication, equipment or supplies)
Monitor the plan of care with modifications or changes suggested to the patient and physician as the need arises
Coordinate information between all parties (injured worker, physicians, employer, other providers, such as therapists, and attorney, if any is involved)
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
3-5 years clinical experience as an RN outside of school