Nurse Case Manager - Elizabeth, NJ

Field Nurse Case Manager

Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. The company has been a pioneer in value-based care since 1991 and has an exceptional track record of generating the very best outcomes for patients, payers, and providers. Deep clinical expertise is the foundation for every part of Paradigm's business: risk-based clinical solutions, case management, specialty networks, home health, shared decision support, and payment integrity programs.

We're proud to be recognized—again! For the fourth year in a row, we've been certified by Great Place to Work®, and for the third consecutive year, we've earned a spot on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and employee-centric culture where people thrive.

We are hiring a Field Nurse Case Manager to support injured workers throughout Elizabeth and nearby communities, including Edison, Somerville, Newark, and New Brunswick.

A Field Nurse Case Manager is a hybrid position. The candidate must be located in the Elizabeth, NJ area due to regular local travel (80% of the time) for in-person patient appointments. Candidate must be willing to travel and be licensed in NJ.

This individual is responsible for the medical case management of work-related injuries, which includes assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of injured/disabled individuals. The Case Manager works with insurance carriers, medical care providers, attorneys, employers, and employees, and closely monitors the progress of the injured worker and reports results back to the employer and insurance carriers. Candidate must be willing to learn and take catastrophic cases.

At Paradigm, People Come First

It's more than a job. It's a passion. Work at Paradigm, and you'll find deep satisfaction knowing you're making a profound difference in people's lives.

• Meaningful work: better outcomes for all isn't just our tagline. It's what guides us to do our best—every day. At Paradigm, you'll find an authentic connection between the work you do and your passion for making a difference in the world.
• Exceptional people:
  You'll work alongside smart people who share a commitment to excellence and a dedication to service. We're not here just for a "job." We're here to transform lives.
• Collaborative culture:
  At Paradigm, a spirit of collaboration and care is evident in everything we do. We promote a culture of inclusivity and value diversity of all kinds including thought, knowledge, and experience. No matter the team, everyone works together toward a common goal to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Current, unencumbered compact Registered Nurse (RN) license in NJ.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in NY, preferred; required within 60 days of hire date
• Experience in case management of workers comp cases, preferred
• Recommended certifications (CCM, CRRN, CDMS, CRC) preferred. REQUIRED within two years of the date of hire
• Skills required for success: organization and timeline adherence skills, PC and technology skills, communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
• Ability to operate autonomously with minimal oversight
• Skilled at patient education
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred
• Valid Driver's License, and good driving history

Paradigm Benefits:

• Health and wellness – We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).
• Financial incentives
  - Paradigm's financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 5% premium bonus paid over productivity…