Summary
Manage occupational and non-occupational medical issues of employees to resolution in a manner which provides appropriate medical care and is expedient, efficient, cost effective and consistent with Safety & Health goals and values. Work closely with Medical and Health Management Team members, health care professionals, corporate legal counsel, company HR representatives and company management in Southern Company.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field required.
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RN (active license in state of practice) required
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Master's degree in Health Science, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field preferred.
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Minimum of 4 years worker's compensation case management or occupational medicine experience.
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Ideal candidate will have work experience in medical surgical, ER, or ICU.
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Must be available for "24x7 on call" assistance up to 1 week per month.
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Candidates must be available for storm duty assignments, which may require extended periods away from home for two weeks or longer.
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Candidates must possess an active Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) certification, or be willing to obtain the certification within the first year of employment.
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Working knowledge of medical management practices, and professional code of conduct, Georgia Workers Compensation laws, Family Medical Leave Act regulations, Americans with Disability Act Amendment Act, 1973 Rehabilitation Act-Section 503, medical privacy regulations and Human Resources Management practices.
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Ability to interpret and apply medical related benefit policies and plans.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision and work direction.
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Ability to manage time, priorities and professional relationships effectively and efficiently.
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Strong clinical assessment and medical treatment skills.
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Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills.
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Occupational Medicine Case Management experience, Certified Case Management accreditation, and/or Certification as Occupational Health Nurse Specialist.
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Ability to work away from home for extended periods (up to 2 weeks) during emergency storm restoration duty.
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Available for daily travel within the service territory.
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Must have experience working with Microsoft Office products
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Maintain confidentiality.
Job Responsibilities
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Provide medical assessment of on-the-job injuries prior to transport to a care facility.
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Coordinate activities related to medical management of injury/illness cases under the guidance of corporate medical directors.
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Coordination with Workers Compensation department: including investigation, compensability determination, company defense, and approval of medical treatment and payment.
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Coordinate the accommodation process for client departments according to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA).
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Facilitate job analysis and return to work activities.
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Assist management in determining employee Fitness for Duty and coordination of related processes.
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Establish and maintain documentation of all case management decisions and
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
