Nurse Disability Consultant

Nurse Disability Consultant

We are excited to be seeking a highly motivated Nurse Disability Consultant to our clinical organization. This position will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting medical information available for disability claims.

The Role at a Glance:

We are looking for a Nurse Disability Consultant to act as a clinical resource for Group Protection benefit specialists and claim professionals. You will evaluate medical information to clarify diagnoses, evaluate the severity of medical conditions, validate medical restrictions and limitations, and estimate duration of recovery. You will provide coaching and guidance to claims regarding medical management.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assess the impact, and collaborate with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
• Evaluate medical information to clarify diagnoses, evaluate the severity of medical conditions, validating medical restrictions and limitations, and estimating duration of recovery.
• Clarify, interpret and/or evaluate medical information to assess appropriateness of current and ongoing restrictions / limitations and level of impairment.
• Identify pertinent clinical facts and answer questions in collaboration with benefits specialists and physician consultants.
• Act as a clinical resource to Group Protection claim professionals during claim meetings and as needed.
• Recommend specific medical information needed to evaluate ongoing levels of impairment and to facilitate optimal claim management.
• Make appropriate referrals to external clinical resources (i.e. IME, FCE, Peer Reviews).
• Discuss complex medical issues with health care providers as needed and document outcomes of discussion.
• Coordinate and partner with Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinators (VRC) and others to support with return-to-work services.
• Effectively manage assigned caseload within department productivity goals.
• Contact claimants, employers, and health care providers, as indicated.

What We're Looking For:

Must-have experience (Required): 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) in Nursing. Registered Nurse – Current, unrestricted license in the state where the position is located (upon hire certificates/licensures). Ability to read, analyze and interpret both internal and external documents such as general media/publications, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, policies, proposals, and standard operating procedures.

Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates clear, concise communication skills when interpreting medical information, documenting rationales for clinical opinions, clarifying restrictions/limitations, assisting with return to work and communicating with staff, mgmt. & other stakeholders

Nice-to-have experience (Preferred):
Associates or bachelor's degree in Nursing. 3-5 years of nursing experience with preferred clinical nursing expertise in Emergency Room, Critical Care, Orthopedics, Coronary Care, or trauma. Previous insurance industry experience preferred. Experience and/or proficiency with Disability Management (STD/LTD), Workers Compensation, Utilization Review and/or nurse case management preferred skills

Final date to receive applications:
Applications will be accepted through July 28th, 2026, and posting may be taken down early due to applicant volume.

What's It Like to Work Here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's In It For You:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes Leadership development and virtual training opportunities PTO/parental leave Competitive 401K and employee benefits Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program Tuition assistance program Work arrangements that work for you Effective productivity/technology tools and training

About The Company:

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

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