Specialist, Employee Wellness Center (Nurse Case Manager)

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.

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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.