FIELD NURSE PART TIME: 20-25 HOURS/WEEK (2-3 CASES/WEEK). POSITION TYPE: REMOTE (EXCEPT WHEN YOU HAVE TO INTERVIEW INDIVIDUALS). CONTRACT LENGTH: 5 YEARS. PAY RATE:  $56( WHEN IN THE FIELD) & $28 (WHEN DOING REMOTE ADMINISTRATIVE WORK). POSITION DETAILS:

• Provide nursing services to injured Federal workers who have immediate time loss and have not returned to work within a specified number of days.
• Will manage a case typically from 3 to 6 months.
• Following up with the physician's office and employee's supervisor to coordinate light duty, job accommodations and return to work date.
• Enter necessary and any relevant information regarding each case into the OWCP/DFEC case management system.
• Complete required documentation within the timeframes set forth by OWCP/DFEC.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Worker's Comp. Experience required.
• Active STATE OR COMPACT RN LICENSE to work in the assigned areas.
• A minimum of two (2) years ADULT MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING experience and a minimum of two (2) years CASE MANAGEMENT experience in the workers' compensation arena.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with injured workers employer and treating physician's office.
• Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated records.
• Certification in Case Management  through the CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) is required.
• Also preferred (but not required), specialized certification in one of the following areas: Occupational Health (COHN); Insurance Rehabilitation (CIRS/CRRN), Disability Management (CDMS), and/or Nurse Case Manager Board Certified (ANCC/ANA). Recent experience with the DFEC nurse intervention program.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE REGULAR ACCESS TO A COMPUTER WITH:

• Hard disk with 30 GB available.
• Monitor with a display of 1280x1024 or higher Internet connection wired 1.5 Mbps(up) / 1.2 Mbps(down) or faster.
• TWAIN-compatible scanner with ability to scan multi page documents (up to 6 pages).
• Windows Operation Systems.
• Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher.
• Adobe Flash Player 10.