Field Nurse Case Manager
About the job
- Hold a current, unrestricted registered nurse license and be licensed in each state where field case management is provided.
- Be able to perform independent assessments within the scope of practice.
- Practice in a U.S. state or territory that allows independent assessment within scope of practice.
- Complete a nursing program and ongoing continuing education as required.
- 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.
- 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 or 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 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 on modified or regular duty, and maximum medical improvement or full recovery 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 files.
- 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 staff members.
- Meet accurate and appropriate billable-hours targets of eight hours per day per monthly target.
- 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.
- Two years of full-time-equivalent direct case management experience for injured workers, or two years of case management experience under supervision, is preferred.
About the company
Opus Medical designs, manufactures, and distributes motion management devices for radiation therapy and medical imaging to keep patients still during treatments and scans. Its immobilization and positioning tools minimize movement, improving the accuracy of radiation delivery and the clarity of diagnostic images. The company differentiates itself through its academic roots from Stanford University and the University of Sydney, local Australian manufacturing in Cicada Innovations, and an evidence-based approach to product development and support. Its goal is to expand access to reliable motion management solutions for oncology and radiology worldwide, reducing patient risk and improving diagnostic quality.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$22.2M
Headquarters
Belgium
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- OpusWAVE Dual Sensor Imaging System won FDA substantial-equivalence clearance in July 2025.
- Breathe Well remains referenced in 2026 industry coverage and company materials.
- Existing regulatory approvals across the U.S., Europe, and Australia ease hospital purchasing.
What critics are saying
- PitchBook labeled Opus Medical out of business in March 2025.
- Opus Medical website now markets Nashville injury case management, signaling brand fragmentation.
- No recent financing, hiring, or clinical adoption evidence supports sustained motion-management revenue.
What makes Opus Medical unique
- Breathe Well targets respiratory motion during radiation using real-time patient biofeedback.
- Opus Medical holds FDA, CE, and TGA approvals for clinical use.
- Sydney manufacturing and Stanford-University of Sydney origins strengthen technical credibility.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Nurse Referral Bonus
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus