Disability Case Manager, Registered Nurse

Title: Disability Case Manager, Registered Nurse Location: United States-CT-Shelton Other Locations: Delivering more than 90 years ofinnovation, Pitney Bowes providessoftware,hardwareandservicesthat integrate physical and digital communications channels. Long known for making its customers more productive, Pitney Bowes is increasingly helping other companies grow their business through advanced customer communications management. Pitney Bowes is a $5.4 billion company with more than 30,0 employees worldwide. Pitney Bowes: Every connection is a new opportunityT.w.pb.com The Disability Case Manager is responsible for the tracking and administration of lost time through the Pitney Bowes, Inc. Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and ADA programs. This includes the medical case management of disability claimants, return to work coordination, and the overall reduction of lost time as well as the costs associated with these programs. Responsibilities * Effectively execute STD, LTD, ADA and FMLA policies and procedures to facilitate a claimant's return to work through discussion with work site managers or supervisors, HR personnel, employees and treating physicians * Review STD, LTD, ADA and FMLA cases for medical appropriateness by applying clinical expertise, Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) and through the coordination of reviews by Pitney Bowes Medical Directors/Consultants * Identify STD, LTD, ADA and FMLA cases for legal issues that may arise with ability to discuss and resolve these issues with PB corporate attorneys. * Work with members of the Pitney Bowes Prevention of Critical Injury (PCI) team to resolve cases which integrate disability and PCI issues * Coordinate independent medical examinations (IMEs), vocational assessments and/or rehabilitation plans for employees with outside vendors as needed. * Complete special projects as assigned All interested individuals must apply online. Pitney Bowes is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * RN with at least 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience * Current State of CT RN License * Disability experience if preferable * BS degree and Case Management Certification is preferable In addition he/she must demonstrate: * Benefit administration or similar administrative skills * Excellent computer applications and data management skills * Problem-solving ability * Negotiation skills * Complete understanding of all current plans and practices including subsidiary plans and practices * Ability to be completely objective and not easily swayed by the personal interest of unit administrators or individual employee claimants. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both counseling and meeting presentations * Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with all levels of management and employees on very sensitive and emotional issues.Industries: Computer Hardware