Consultant, Nurse Disability

Job title: Consultant, Nurse Disability in Charlotte, NC at Lincoln Financial Group

Company: Lincoln Financial Group

Job description: Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Work from HomeWork Arrangement:Remote : Work at home employeeRelocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.Requisition #: 74628The Role at a GlanceWe are excited to bring on a highly motivated Nurse Disability Consultant to our clinical organization. This position will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting medical information available for disability claims.In this role you will act as a clinical resource for Group Protection benefit specialists and claim professionals. You will evaluate medical information to clarify diagnoses, evaluating the severity of medical conditions, validating medical restrictions and limitations, and estimating duration of recovery. In this role you will provide coaching and guidance to claims regarding medical management.What you'll be doing

• Evaluate medical information to clarify diagnoses, evaluating the severity of medical conditions, validating medical restrictions and limitations, and estimating duration of recovery


• Clarify, interpret and/or evaluate medical information to assess appropriateness of current and ongoing restrictions / limitations and level of impairment


• Identify pertinent clinical facts and answers questions in collaboration with benefits specialists and physician consultants.


• Act as a clinical resource to Group Protection claim professionals during claim meetings and as needed


• Recommend specific medical information needed to evaluate ongoing level of impairment and to facilitate optimal claim management


• Make appropriate referrals to internal and external clinical resources (i.e. IME, FCE, Peer Reviews)


• Discuss complex medical issues with health care providers as needed and documents outcomes of discussion


• Coordinate and partner with Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinators (VRC) and others to support with return-to-work services


• Effectively manages assigned caseload within department productivity goals


• Contacts claimants, employers, and health care providers, as indicated

What we're looking for

• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing


• Registered Nurse License - Current, unrestricted license in the state where the position is located.


• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience with preferred clinical nursing expertise in Emergency Room, Critical Care, Orthopedics, Coronary Care, or trauma.


• Previous insurance industry experience preferred


• Experience and/or proficiency with Disability Management (STD/LTD) knowledge, Workers Compensation, Utilization Review and/or nurse case management preferred skills

Application DeadlineApplications will be accepted through 06/06/2025 and posting may be taken down earlier depending on applicant volume.What's it like to work here?At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.What's in it for you:Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributesLeadership development and virtual training opportunitiesPTO/parental leaveFree financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance programTuition assistance programWork arrangements that work for youEffective productivity/technology tools and trainingThe pay range for this position is $69,000 - $124,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.About The CompanyLincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.Lincoln is committed to creating a environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Follow us on , , , , and . For the latest company news, visit our .Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting ActivitiesIf you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at [email protected] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.Additional InformationThis position may be subject to Lincoln's Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln's current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.Lincoln Financial is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the notices.Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify. Ver el avisos.

Expected salary: $69000 - 124600 per year

Location: Charlotte, NC

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