Specialist, Employee Wellness Center (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.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

- 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 at 4 Irving Place Headquarters.

- Assist in the 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

- High School Diploma/GED Licensed Practical Nurse and 6 years relevant experience or

- 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.

- Experience working with union employee population, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

- Other: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York. Required or

- Other: NCLEX-PN NYSED Licensure. Required

- Other: Certification in Occupational Health Nursing. Preferred or

- Other: Certification in Nursing Case Management. Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.