Worker's Compensation Coordinator-LPN

Worker's Compensation Coordinator-LPN

Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA

Schedule: Full Time

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Remote/Hybrid

Regular

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Hours

Monday-Friday 7:30- 4:00

General Summary

Performs a variety of administrative duties to support Workers' Compensation case management and program management. Provides administrative support for workers' compensation RN care manager and program manager including high level data collection, report review and ensures expedited information sharing, problem resolution and related record keeping for the purpose of meeting Employee Health and Safety customer needs. Assesses the effectiveness of occupational action plans for injured/ill System employees. Provides internal workers' compensation telephonic case management and medical record review. Tracks trends and issues regarding work-related injuries with particular emphasis on patient handling injuries. Supports the Safety Resource Coordinator Team with routine Safe Patient Handling training. Supports and assists with coordination of annual respiratory fit-testing programs to meet Employee Health and Safety policies and OSHA requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Remote Work Capable

Essential Functions

• Communicates with injured employees and supervisors about work related injuries. Provides telephonic care management of work-related injury/illness. Liaison with supervisors, third party administrator and related parties concerning workers' compensation claims and workers' compensation program operation. Participates in workers compensation program decision making.

• Manages accident and injury reporting.

• Keeps accurate medical records on workers compensation cases. Reviews medical records as needed related workers' compensation cases.

• Maintains accurate and timely data entry into the Employee Health and Safety electronic record and TPA system.

• Triage urgent issues from managers and staff; elevates necessary concerns to the Program Manager.

• Assists with the coordination of the Alternative Duty program.

• Provides statistical input to the development and implementation of injury prevention programs with a particular focus on Safe Patient Handling Program. Communicates with Employee Safety Specialists with injury patterns and accident investigation recommendations.

• Instructs on proper use of patient lift equipment and handling pr procedures.

• Coordinates and provides Safe Patient Handling (SPH) training for all new staff.

• Develops and monitors performance improvement measures related to SPH; prepares reports on information as needed.

Common Expectations

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

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• Performs other related duties as identified.

• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.

• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally

• Walking - Occasionally

• Sitting - Frequently

• Reaching - Rarely

• Talking - Frequently

• Hearing - Frequently

• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• 2 years case management experience Preferred

Licenses

• Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required or

• Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training

• Completion of a state-approved LPN or LVN program Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Functional understanding of Excel and other Microsoft Office software

• Excellent communication and writing abilities, effective at presentations to small and large groups

• PA workers' compensation experience highly preferred

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