Nurse Disability Consultant

Lincoln Financial

Nurse Disability Consultant analyzing and interpreting medical information for disability claims at Lincoln Financial. Collaborating with specialists and managing medical evaluations to facilitate claim management.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,900 - $131,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating medical information, clarifying diagnoses, and managing claims while effectively communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in collaborating with clinical resources and vocational rehabilitation to support optimal claim management and return-to-work services.

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Registered Nurse LicenseMedical Information EvaluationClaim ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration with Clinical Resources

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Hard Skills

Medical Diagnosis EvaluationClinical Impairment AssessmentDocumentation of Clinical OpinionsAnalysis of Medical RestrictionsReturn-to-Work Coordination

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationConfident Interpersonal SkillsConcise Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Industry Keywords

Vocational RehabilitationClaim ProfessionalsHealth Care ProvidersExternal Clinical ResourcesProductivity Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assess the impact, and collaborate with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions
Evaluate medical information to clarify diagnoses, evaluate the severity of medical conditions, validating medical restrictions and limitations, and estimating duration of recovery
Clarify, interpret and/or evaluate medical information to assess appropriateness of current and ongoing restrictions / limitations and level of impairment
Identify pertinent clinical facts and answer questions in collaboration with benefits specialists and physician consultants
Act as a clinical resource to Group Protection claim professionals during claim meetings and as needed
Recommend specific medical information needed to evaluate ongoing levels of impairment and to facilitate optimal claim management
Make appropriate referrals to external clinical resources (i.e. IME, FCE, Peer Reviews)
Discuss complex medical issues with health care providers as needed and document outcomes of discussions
Coordinate and partner with Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinators (VRC) and others to support with return-to-work services
Effectively manage assigned caseload within department productivity goals
Contact claimants, employers, and health care providers, as indicated

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) in Nursing
Registered Nurse – Current, unrestricted license in the state where the position is located (upon hire certificates/licensures)
Ability to read, analyze and interpret both internal and external documents such as general media/publications, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, policies, proposals, and standard operating procedures
Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates clear, concise communication skills when interpreting medical information, documenting rationales for clinical opinions, clarifying restrictions/limitations, assisting with return to work and communicating with staff, mgmt. & other stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training