• Workers Comp Coord RN

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Hot Springs, AR)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    As a Workers’ Compensation Coordinator is responsible for directing, implementing and managing all aspects of the workers’ compensation program for one or more facilities within a given Market, this position will be located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The position will provide advocacy and support for injured employees and influence safety investigation and loss prevention follow up with key stakeholders. This role will be responsible for understanding and communicating key policies and key metrics across all levels of the Market and Region. The nurse acts as an advocate for the employee by ensuring access to employee health services and to other available programs that directly correlate to the wellbeing and safety of the employee while performing job duties at a CommonSpirt Health facility.

     

    + Develop and provide internal communication and education to all levels of staff, including leaders, as needed

    + Direct employees for medical treatment, as allowed by state law

    + Maintain regular communication with injured employees in order to advocate and provide employment status information

    + Report claims to TPA

    + Coordinate claim investigation with supervisors, injured employees, witnesses and others to assure appropriate loss prevention mitigation or safety corrections occur

    Job Requirements

    + Associate’s degree – equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

    + Preferred of two (2) years’ experience in workers’ compensation, employee safety or human resources required with degree.

    + Required:Registered Nurse (RN); Basic Life Support (BLS)

    Where You'll Work

    **CHI St Vincent Infirmary** is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.

    Pay Range

    $28.67 - $42.64 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.