Utilization Management Nurse Consultant, EST Zone

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Job Description:

  • Use your clinical background to coordinate, document, and communicate all aspects of the utilization and benefit management process
  • Ensure members receive the most appropriate level of care while meeting state and federal requirements and turnaround times
  • Review clinical documentation, collaborating with providers, and supporting high-quality, cost‑effective care
  • Review services for medical necessity and appropriate benefit use
  • Facilitate efficient discharge planning
  • Collaborate with providers and facilities to support members with complex needs
  • Collect and evaluate clinical information, applying clinical criteria, guidelines, policies, and judgment to make coverage determinations
  • Communicate with providers and external partners to coordinate care and treatment plans
  • Identify opportunities for referrals to additional programs, services, or care solutions
  • Recognize opportunities to promote quality care delivery and effective benefit utilization
  • Serve as a resource to internal and external stakeholders regarding UM processes and clinical considerations

Requirements:

  • Active, unrestricted RN license
  • 2+ years of acute hospital clinical experience (strong preference for medical‑surgical, ICU, behavioral health or other specialty area)
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making abilities
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively via phone
  • Comfort with computer-based work, multitasking across multiple screens, and documenting while on calls
  • 1+ year of Utilization Review experience (preferred)
  • 1+ year of Managed Care experience (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (preferred)
  • Strong telephonic communication skills (preferred)

Benefits:

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • paid time off
  • retirement savings options
  • wellness programs
  • comprehensive benefits package
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