Registered Nurse Case Manager (1099) – Newark, NJ

Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) – Workers’ Compensation
1099 Independent Contractor | Newark, NJ & Surrounding Areas
Flexible Schedule | Hybrid Field-Based Role

About The IMA Group

For more than 30 years, The IMA Group has partnered with individuals, employers, carriers, and government agencies to improve health and disability outcomes nationwide. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality medical and case management services that make a meaningful impact.We are currently seeking experienced Registered Nurse Case Managers (RN) in the Newark area to support workers’ compensation cases on a flexible 1099 basis.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible scheduling and caseload opportunities
• Independent, consultative role with autonomy in your day-to-day work
• No bedside care, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
• Hybrid role combining local travel with remote documentation
• Established support team and consistent referral volume
• Opportunity to focus on care coordination and recovery outcomes

Position Overview

As a Field Nurse Case Manager, you will coordinate medical care for injured workers while acting as a liaison between providers, employers, adjusters, and attorneys. You will help guide treatment plans, monitor recovery progress, and support safe, timely return-to-work outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee medical treatment plans for injured workers
• Attend medical appointments and evaluate treatment progression
• Communicate with providers, employers, attorneys, and insurance carriers
• Prepare timely, detailed case management reports
• Assess medical necessity and appropriateness of care
• Assist with return-to-work planning and transitional duty coordination
• Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations as needed

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license
• Minimum 3 years of Workers’ Compensation Field Case Management experience
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible caseload
• Proficient with technology and electronic documentation systems
• Reliable transportation for travel throughout Newark and surrounding areas
• Professional liability/malpractice insurance or ability to obtain
• CCM, CRRN, or related certifications preferred
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Work Type

• 1099 Independent Contractor
• Flexible caseload opportunities available

If you’re an experienced Workers’ Compensation Nurse Case Manager seeking flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

EEO

Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.

The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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