Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board

TitleRegistered Nurse 2 (Medical Care), WCB Item #3319

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade20

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $87897 to $106140 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Schenectady

Street Address Operations and Programs, No Insurance/Disability Benefits

328 State Street

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

OR

Provisional Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a current license and registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State and two years of registered nursing experience in the following areas: rehabilitation, medical/surgical, public health, community health, visiting nursing, occupational health, utilization review, or review of medical records from hospitals for appropriate ICD 9 or 10/DRG/PAS/CPT coding.

If appointed provisionally, employees will need to pass the next Registered Nurse 2 (Medical Care) examination and be reachable in order to receive a permanent appointment.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Supervising Medical Care Rep, handles medical issues for claims owned by the various work groups managed by the No Insurance and Disability Benefits unit. Incumbent of this position will: review and prepare Level 1 responses to prior authorization requests submitted through OnBoard: Limited Release; review medical bills to determine if the claim and medical condition have been established as compensable and apply the proper fee schedule if so; review claims that have not been established to determine if an independent medical exam is warranted and coordinate scheduling as well as communication with Legal Hearings Unit; and coordinate other medical services and costs (i.e.; transportation, home health care, durable medical equipment etc.) as needed.

Additional Comments Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($67,897- $86,140) and an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $20,000.

Please note: A telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax 518-486-6364

Email Address HRM@WCB.ny.gov

Address

Street Human Resources Office

328 State Street

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please submit your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference WCB Item #3319 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No. when responding)