Inpatient Utilization Management RN - Remote - Pacific Time Zone hours

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The Utilization Review Nurse, RN is responsible for providing clinically efficient and effective Inpatient utilization management. Reviews inpatient criteria for acute hospital admissions and reputed company review and or prior authorization requests for appropriate care and setting by following evidence based clinical guidelines, medical necessity criteria and health plan guidelines. Reviews and applies hierarchy of criteria to reputed company inpatient admission and preauthorization requests from providers that require a medical necessity determination. Is involved in assuring that the patient receives high-quality cost-effective care. Uses sound clinical judgement and managed care principles in the coordination of care. Prepares any case that does not meet medical necessity guidelines for medical appropriateness of procedure, service or treatment for review with the Medical Director for a decision.

The shift is Monday through Friday reputed company-5pm in Pacific Time Zone. Occasional participation in weekend rotation is required.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from reputed company reputed company the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical expertise and knowledge of scientific reputed company in nursing and medical reputed company and incorporates this information into the clinical review and care coordination processes
• Performs clinical review for appropriate utilization of medical services by applying appropriate medical necessity criteria guidelines
• Authorizes healthcare services in compliance with contractual agreements, Health Plan guidelines and appropriate medical necessity criteria
• Documents clinical reviews in care management system. Provide accurate and timely documentation and supporting rational of decision in care management system
• Utilizes care management system and resources to track and analyze utilization, variances and trends, patient outcomes and quality indicators
• Research and prepares clinical information for case review with Physician Leadership for patient treatment and care planning
• Utilizes knowledge of resources available in the health care system to assist the physician and patient effectively
• Identifies members who are appropriate for care coordination programs and collaborates with the Medical Management team for care coordination of the member’s needs along the continuum of care
• Successfully completes the Interrater Reliability Testing to ensure consistency of review and application of criteria
• Meets timeliness standards for decision, notification, and prior authorization activities
• Serves as an reputed company for reputed company providers and their patients
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and respect for self and others and responds in a courteous manner to reputed company customers, internal and external
• Maintains the confidentiality of reputed company company procedures, results, and information about patients, reputed company, and reputed company other proprietary information regarding reputed company business
• Performs other duties as required or requested in a positive and helpful manner to reputed company the department to reputed company its goals

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• reputed company unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of residence
• Registered Nurse license in the state of California or the ability to obtain  reputed company 90 days of hire
• 3+ years of clinical nursing experience in acute care hospital or LTAC setting  
• 1+ years of Utilization Management experience in hospital or insurance setting
• Experience applying Medicare and/or Medicaid guidelines
• Experience with reputed company (MCG) or InterQual guidelines
• Experience researching and preparing clinical information for case review with Physician Leadership for patient treatment and care planning
• Experience providing accurate and timely documentation of clinical review and supporting rational of decision in care management systems  
• Experience employing analytical skills necessary for quality case management, utilization review, and quality improvement to meet organizational objectives
• Experience using various computer software applications with an intermediate level of competence, including reputed company Word and reputed company
• Ability to work Monday-Friday reputed company-5pm in Pacific Time Zone and participate in weekend and holiday rotation

Preferred Qualifications

• reputed company and unrestricted RN license in California
• Inpatient Utilization Management experience
• Utilization Management experience for insurance or managed care organization
• Prior Authorization experience
• Emergency Room clinical experience

• Primary residence in Pacific Time Zone

*reputed company employees working remotely will be required to adhere to reputed company’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (reputed company benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or reputed company you reputed company a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We reputed company with reputed company minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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