Specialist, Employee Wellness Center (Nurse Case Manager)

Job description

The Specialist (Nurse Case Manager) will monitor and authorize sick absences, FMLA, and maternity leave for union employees; authorize FMLA to care for family members for union employees; communicate with Met-Life as needed regarding management employee sick absences including CSA treatment cases, catastrophic leave and long-term disability; perform chart reviews; and assist in Employee Wellness Center clinic operations. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan. Core Responsibilities: - Communicate with employees, supervisors, human resources, union representatives and outside health professionals to coordinate union employee sick absences, FMLA, maternity leave, short and long-term disability, sick pay approval, and return to work. - Communicate with Met-Life regarding management employee short term disability absences, catastrophic leave cases and long-term disability as needed. - Communicate with payroll regarding overrides for union and management sick pay. - Review and determine whether fitness for duty exams may be needed based on medical record reviews and knowledge of employee duties. - Perform chart reviews and compose cas...