Disability Nurse Consultant – Remote

Role Summary

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Disability Nurse Consultant !

As a Disability Nurse Consultant, you’ll provide clinical support throughout claim administration for Absence Management, Life and Disability products. You will review medical records and other documentation for evidence supporting claimed diagnoses as well as resulting restrictions and limitations. You will also participate in educating the claim staff on assorted anatomy, physiology, treatment, diagnostic, and pathology topics relevant to claim management and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical review of medical records and other documentation to determine diagnoses and resulting restrictions or limitations. Provide comments on anticipated duration
• Proactively contact healthcare providers to acquire additional information and insight into the specifics of a condition(s) under review and for consideration in clinical opinion to aid in claim management
• Perform clinical claim administration tasks within departmental metrics for productivity relating to turn around time, documentation, qualitative, quantitative, and customer service in support of LAD lines of business
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, collaborate in a team environment, demonstrate core values and clinical expertise
• Seek out additional training and project work outside of immediate claim reviews to improve knowledge and business processes
• Why work at Symetra
• Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra :
• “If you’re looking for a company that amplifies your talents, values your voice, and encourages continuous growth, Symetra is the place. I feel incredibly lucky to have found this opportunity—and I’ve never been happier in my career!” - Gina B., Medical Risk Manager
• "If given an opportunity to work for this amazing company-say yes! You will not be disappointed." - Rebecca A., Sr. Medical Risk Consultant
• What we offer you

Requirements

• High School Diploma required. Degree in nursing from an accredited college or university required
• Active RN license(s) required
• Two years or full-time equivalent of direct clinical care required in an acute care setting required
• Previous clinical experience in disability/absence management, occupational health, psychiatric nursing in a disability management setting preferred
• Certification in case management, rehabilitation nursing or a related specialty preferred
• Excellent customer service and collaboration skills
• Capable of balancing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Clear, detailed, and concise communication both verbally and written
• Able to work as part of a team
• Excellent at multi-tasking
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• We empower inclusion

At Symetra , we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

Please review Symetra 's Remote Network Minimum Requirements

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible: Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.
• When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra 's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

• Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:
• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered

Salary Range: $72,700 - $121,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Benefits

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

About the Company

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Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.