Occupational Nurse

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U.S. Xpress, Inc. is a leader in the transportation industry has an immediate opening for an OCCUPATIONAL NURSE. U.S. Xpress brings together an unbeatable team of experts who consistently offer transportation solutions to our customers. From our top professionals behind the wheel to our sales staff to our customer service and operations personnel, we work together to keep America's freight moving down our nation's highways. At U.S. Xpress, we believe that it's important to find the right people and to provide them with the best tools for the job. We work each day to put our people and our customers in the best position to succeed.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·  Monitors treatment of injured workers and acts as a liaison between the employer, insurance provider and the employee.

·  Arranges and attends medical evaluations, physician appointments and physical therapy when necessary.

·  Coordinates Independent Medical Examinations, as well as provider appointments when necessary.

·  Coordinates reviews of open files with insurance provider and employer to ensure compliance and adequate care.

·  Reviews and evaluates all medical correspondence obtained by providers.

·  Arranges and coordinates transitional return to work program with injured employees and providers.

·  Coordinates Physical Standards Testing (PST) evaluations program.

·  Routes employees who are returning to work from an injury or illness for a PST.

·  Arranges PST for internal job transfers.

·  Sets up PST testing and job requirements for new positions. 

·  Perform Job Analysis/Ergonomic Analysis to determine whether injured worker can perform their job duties.

·  Evaluate jobs to determine if modifications of the work station/area can be made to accommodate the injured worker’s medical restrictions and allow for a successful return to work.

·  Understand and manage all compliance regulations regarding FMLA, ADA, HIPPA and workers compensation.

·  Compares and coordinates medical cost; analyses benefit outcomes.

·  Other duties as assigned by management.

 

Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s Degree and up to 2 years of related case management experience preferred.

·  Valid RN/LPN License required.

·  Must be able to travel and have a valid driver’s license.

·  Excellent communication and organizational skills.

 

U.S. Xpress, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. U.S. Xpress, Inc. promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

 

U.S. Xpress, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.  A drug screen and criminal background check are required for all positions.

 

 

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