Post Acute Telephonic UM Nurse RN - Work at Home Mountain or Pacific Time Zones UT ID OR WA

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Description

The Utilization Management Nurse 2 utilizes clinical nursing skills to support the coordination, documentation and communication of medical services and/or benefit administration determinations. The Utilization Management Nurse 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.The Utilization Management Nurse 2 will have respectful conversations and maintain curiosity around new ways of doing business and new opportunities to further support our members and our business unit needs. The Utilization Management Nurse 2 will understand that healthcare business continues past the end of a business day and may require additional hours worked on any given day, week, weekend, or holiday. The Utilization Management Nurse 2 will have solution-oriented thinking and will promote high quality work while improving processes to promote simplicity.

Responsibilities

The Telephonic Utilization Management Nurse 2 uses clinical knowledge, communication skills, and independent critical thinking skills towards interpreting criteria, policies, and procedures to provide the best and most appropriate treatment, care or services for members.


Coordinates and communicates with providers, members, or other parties to facilitate optimal care and treatment
Coordinates and communicates with providers, members, or other parties to facilitate appropriate discharge planning including to assist with social determinants and closing gaps
Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas
Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed
Follows established guidelines/procedures


Required Qualifications


Active RN license in the state(s) in which the nurse is required to practice
At least 3-5 years of Medical/Surgical or equivalent nursing experience
Must have good typing skills and proficiency using MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
Ability to work independently under general instructions and with a team
Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office (Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role). A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 10x1 (10mbs download x 1mbs upload) is required
Mountain or Pacific Time zone residency


Preferred Qualifications


Education: BSN or Bachelor's degree in a related field
Post-acute experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, IRF or LTAC a plus
Health Plan experience
Previous Medicare experience a plus
Previous experience with MCG
Previous experience in utilization management or related activities reviewing criteria to ensure appropriateness of care, discharge planning and/or rehab


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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