Nurse Case Manager

Eastman Kodak Company is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of its workforce, and we are seeking a Nurse Case Manager/RN to guide employees through the medical leave process, promote full recovery, and facilitate a smooth return to work. This role also partners closely with employees managing chronic health conditions to help them maintain their health and perform their jobs without restrictions.This is a hybrid role that will require 3 days a week onsite in Rochester, New York after a training period.Responsibilities:• Deliver excellent customer service to Kodak employees while advocating for their full recovery and timely return to work.• Assist in facilitating appropriate and timely medical care with the goal of returning the employee to their pre-injury or illness state.• Provide support to employees during absences, while emphasizing Kodak’s commitment to keeping its employees healthy and active.• Work with supervisors to assess their ability to accommodate employee restrictions.• Ongoing medical management of work-related injury and non-work-related medical absences and documentation of case updates, diagnoses, prognosis, and projected return to work goals in the electronic medical record.• Creating an employee centered care plan for absences and documenting thorough assessments, nursing diagnosis, plan and evaluation of care plan goals and interventions.• Referrals to community agencies and company benefits for facilitating employee recovery• Receipt and review of documentation to support employee absences and ensure compliance with Kodak’s policies and state and federal regulations.• Ongoing and regular communication with employees, medical providers, supervisors, Human Resources, and other members of the occupational health team to ensure that all parties are aligned and informed.• Work closely with the workers’ compensation third party administrator to ensure swift treatment authorizations and appropriate care.• Collaborate with the workers’ compensation third party administrator to determine when an independent medical exam or functional capacity assessment is appropriate.• Participation in webinars, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of new OSHA regulations and other state or federal laws impacting Kodak’s occupational health program and employee absences.• Perform all job functions in accordance with local, state, and federal laws as well as Kodak’s policies. Comply with national case management standards and nursing code of conduct.• Evaluation of job functions to assess ergonomic improvements and preventative programs.• Testimony in the event of legal proceedings arising from an employee absence or injury, as needed.• Participation in Challenging Case meetings with the Kodak Medical and HR teams to discuss complicated cases and ensure alignment when developing a resolution plan.• Participation in Morning Market calls pertaining to workplace injuries, as needed.• Assist with other Kodak-sponsored health and wellness activities such as wellness fairs and flu shot clinics.Skills and Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with an active Registered Nurse License in NY• 5+ years of clinical nursing experience• 2+ years of experience in telephonic nurse case management experience, with occupational health case management preferred• Working knowledge of general workers’ compensation, disability, FMLA, and ADA laws• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills for dealing with different types of internal and external clients and conflict resolution• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills• Fluency in operating Microsoft Office suite programs• Time management and multitasking skills to balance oversight of multiple projects and unique situations arising unexpectedly• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detailPhysical Requirements: • Ability to report to Rochester, NY office 5 days/week during training and then 3 days per week upon completion of training• Lifting up to 10 lbs. occasionally• This is primarily a sedentary role, however there are times when climbing up to 2 flights of stairs, carrying items, and walking is required during Kodak-sponsored activities• Ability to use keyboard, phone, and computer for up to 8 hours per day