Candidates must have a current Registered Nurse license and be registered to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State. In addition, you must have had two years of registered nursing experience in the following areas: rehabilitation, medical/surgical, public health, community health, visiting nursing, occupational health, utilization review, or review of medical records from hospitals for appropriate ICD9 or 10/DRG/PAS/CPT* coding.
*International Classification of Diseases – 9th or 10th Volume/Diagnostic Related Groups/Products of Ambulatory Surgery/Current Procedural Terminology.
Substitution: A Nurse Practitioner License in any of the areas listed above, or certification as a certified coder, may be substituted for one year of the qualifying experience.
The ideal candidate should have excellent time management and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
Duties Description Reporting to a Registered Nurse supervisor, Registered Nurse 2 (Medical Care) positions at NYSIF are responsible for coordinating global case management of high-cost complex cases and are an extensive resource/mentor of the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Medical Treatment Guidelines for Claims Service Managers and other Claims staff. Each Registered Nurse 2 will be assigned to one of the following focused teams: claimant outreach/accelerated care plan catastrophic and/or high cost claims team, prior authorization team, or claims management and consulting team. Duties will include, but not be limited to:
– Identify and manage high medical exposure claims for NYSIF.
– Contact claimants and potentially providers, facilities, families, employers, etc. based on the claimant’s medical status.
– Early intervention of medically complex claims to decrease exposure and provide increased customer satisfaction.
– Evaluate and authorize or deny prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment.
– Serve as resources to the claims staff in providing effective medical knowledge and management of these claims.
– Review medication usage and treatment records to identify anomalies in medical treatment plans including excessive treatment, excessive prescription medications or plans inconsistent with the claimed injury(s).
– Provide analyses of in-patient and out-patient, home care, long-term care management of the injured worker.
– Perform Utilization Review of DME, DRG, EAPG and complex bills and payments.
– Testify at trials and other official proceedings, when necessary, and introduction of evidence at trial.
– Utilize multiple complex computer programs and documentation to complete duties as necessary.
Additional Comments Please note, the posted hiring rate includes the addition of special salary treatments beyond the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($69,934): an Increased Hiring Rate ($9,408) and Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000).
After 1 year, Registered Nurse 2’s may be eligible to apply to NYSIF’s telecommuting program.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Megan Browe
Telephone
Fax 518-437-1618
Email Address hr@nysif.com
Address
Street 15 Computer Drive West
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12205
Notes on Applying Candidates should email their cover letter and resume to hr@nysif.com.
Please include the position title and Vacancy ID number in your email.