Disability Nurse Consultant

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

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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:

“Symetra is a great place if you are looking for the opportunity to contribute, to grow, to be seen and valued.” Vernell K. - Auditor

“Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!” Cindy G. - Program Manager

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

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

Compensation

Salary Range: $70,600 - $117,600 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who you are

• 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 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.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

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.

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