Opus Medical

Motion management devices for radiation therapy

Field Nurse Case Manager

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Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

Registered nurses must hold a current, unrestricted state license and be licensed in each state where field case management is provided.
The nurse must be able to perform independent assessments within scope of practice.
The nurse must practice in a U.S. state or territory that allows independent assessment within scope of practice.
Completion of a nursing program and ongoing continuing education as required.
Must obtain and maintain at least one nationally recognized certification, such as CCM, CRC, CLNC, or CRRN, within three years of hire or within the state-required timeframe for practice, whichever is less.
Two years of full-time-equivalent direct case management for injured workers or two years under supervision is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care and communicate pertinent medical information among the injured worker, insured, and carrier to facilitate appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and return to work.
Deliver communication for work injuries, motor vehicle accidents, liability claims, long-term disability, short-term disability, and other referred services.
Follow all policies and procedures in the case management plan and retain accountability for the case management process.
Accept referrals as assigned by the Director of Case Management.
Make initial contacts according to the case management plan, schedule the initial assessment, and obtain the date of the next physician appointment.
Confirm assignments with the referral source and clarify special handling instructions.
Build professional relationships with clients and treat claimants with dignity.
After physician appointments, contact the carrier and insured according to protocol, and maintain ongoing communication with the injured worker, insured, and carrier.
Record data and billing in CaseAnyplace and submit timely monthly preliminary, initial, progress, and closing reports.
Attend physician appointments and obtain the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plan, rehabilitation length, estimated return-to-work status for modified or regular duty, and maximum medical improvement or full recovery information as appropriate.
Refer to a vocational counselor for job analyses for modified or regular duty when appropriate and approved by the carrier.
Recommend independent medical examination physicians and coordinate and attend independent medical examinations.
Coordinate transportation as needed.
Provide translation as needed for bilingual nurses.
Monitor the treatment plan, attend therapy sessions when appropriate, and maintain contact with therapists for updates.
Request transfer of files to a vocational counselor when appropriate, including labor market surveys and vocational rehabilitation.
Assist the carrier and insured with return-to-work planning for modified or regular duty.
Provide information to defense attorneys as appropriate.
Promote teamwork with all staff members.
Maximize accurate, appropriate billable hours per monthly target of eight hours per day.
Maintain licensure and certifications and complete required annual training on time.
Perform additional professional duties as assigned.
Retain responsibility for tasks delegated to non-clinical staff.

Job Summary

Nurse liaison who coordinates care and communicates pertinent medical information among the Injured Worker, the Insured, and the Carrier to facilitate appropriate treatment, successful rehabilitation, and return to work. Delivers efficient, cost-effective communication for work injuries, MVAs, liability claims, LTD/STD, and other referred services. This is a remote, field-based role that involves regular local travel of up to 2 hours in your region.

Duties & Responsibilities

Follow all policies/procedures in the Case Management (CM) plan; retain accountability for the CM process.
Accept referrals as assigned by the Director of Case Management.
Make initial contacts per CM plan; schedule initial assessment; obtain date of next physician appointment.
Confirm assignment with referral source; clarify special handling instructions.
Build professional relationships with clients; treat claimants with dignity.
After physician appointments, contact Carrier and Insured per protocol; maintain ongoing communication with Injured Worker, Insured, and Carrier.
Record data and billing in CaseAnyplace; submit timely monthly reports (Preliminary, Initial, Progress, Closing).
Attend physician appointments; obtain diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plan, rehab length, estimated RTW (modified/regular duty), and MMI/Full Recovery as appropriate.
Refer to Vocational Counselor for job analyses (modified/regular duty) when appropriate and approved by Carrier.
Recommend IME physicians; coordinate and attend IMEs.
Coordinate transportation as needed.
Provide translation as needed (for bilingual nurses).
Monitor treatment plan; attend therapy sessions when appropriate; maintain contact with therapists for updates.
Request transfer of files to Vocational Counselor when appropriate (LMS, Voc Rehab).
Assist Carrier/Insured with RTW planning (modified or regular duty).
Provide information to Defense Attorneys as appropriate.
Promote teamwork with all staff members.
Maximize accurate, appropriate billable hours per monthly target (8 hrs/day).
Maintain licensure/certifications; complete required annual training on time.
Perform additional professional duties as assigned.
Retain responsibility for tasks delegated to non-clinical staff.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse: Current, unrestricted state license; licensed in each state where field case management is provided; able to perform independent assessments within scope.
Discipline Eligibility: Practices in a U.S. state/territory allowing independent assessment within scope of practice.
Education: Completion of a nursing program and ongoing CE as required.
Certification: Must obtain and maintain at least one nationally recognized certification (e.g., CCM, CRC, CLNC, CRRN, etc.) within three (3) years of hire or within the state-required timeframe for practice, whichever is less.
Experience: Two years FTE direct case management for injured workers or two years under supervision preferred.

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus program
Health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Flexible scheduling
Nurse referral program
Continuing education support

About the Company

Opus Medical

Motion management devices for radiation therapy

Opus Medical designs, manufactures, and distributes motion management devices for radiation therapy and medical imaging. Its products are patient-positioning and immobilization tools that keep patients still during treatments and scans, enabling precise radiation delivery and clearer images. The company differentiates itself with a strong academic foundation from Stanford University and the University of Sydney, local Australian manufacturing inside Cicada Innovations, and a disciplined, evidence-based approach to development and post-market support. Its goal is to broaden access to reliable motion management solutions for oncology and radiology worldwide, improving treatment accuracy and reducing patient risk.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Series C
Total funding: $22.2M
Headquarters: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Founded: 1999

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