| Location | Remote-AZ, AZ (Remote) |
| Job Profile Summary Position Purpose: Performs concurrent reviews, including determining member's overall health, reviewing the type of care being delivered, evaluating medical necessity, and contributing to discharge planning according to care policies and guidelines. Assists evaluating inpatient services to validate the necessity and setting of care being delivered to the member. Education/Experience: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor s degree in Nursing and 2 4 years of related experience. 2+ years of acute care experience required. Clinical knowledge and ability to determine overall health of member including treatment needs and appropriate level of care preferred. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred. Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred. INPT ACUTE and POST ACUTE experience preferred MUST BE RN COMPACT license or willing to get. Responsibilities Performs concurrent reviews of member for appropriate care and setting to determine overall health and appropriate level of care Reviews quality and continuity of care by reviewing acuity level, resource consumption, length of stay, and discharge planning of member Works with Medical Affairs and/or Medical Directors as needed to discuss member care being delivered Collects, documents, and maintains concurrent review findings, discharge plans, and actions taken on member medical records in health management systems according to utilization management policies and guidelines Works with healthcare providers to approve medical determinations or provide recommendations based on requested services and concurrent review findings Assists with providing education to providers on utilization processes to ensure high quality appropriate care to members Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve appropriate level of care and medically necessity based on clinical policies and guidelines Reviews member s transfer or discharge plans to ensure a timely discharge between levels of care and facilities Collaborates with care management on referral of members as appropriate Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards | ||||||
| Story Behind the Need | ||||||
| Newer and Growing DUALS Line of Business Great to be part of the learning and discovery; team process that we work out together; never work alone as we always have team support. Team sups are always involved. Have a lot of resources working with this team. Very flexible and family oriented.
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| Candidate Requirements | ||||||
| Required : Required: Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor s degree in Nursing and 2 4 years of related experience | Required : Compact licensure OR willing to acquire a required Compact state license. Willing to obtain other state licensure if needed at company expense | |||||
| Required : Required: RN - State Licensure | Preferred: | |||||
Years of experience required: Years of experience required:
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| 1 | Additional qualities to look for: Utilization Management & Clinical Assessment
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| 2 | Communication & Care Coordination " Clear, concise communication with providers, care teams, and insurance representatives " Ability to advocate for appropriate care while maintaining positive provider relationships " Skilled at documenting clinical findings and review decisions accurately and timely | |||||
| 3 | 1-2 days post shortlisting | |||||
| Candidate Review & Selection | ||||||
| Projected Manager Candidate Review Date: | 1-2 days post shortlisting | ||||
Type of Interviews: | Teams | |||||
| Required Testing or Assessment (by Vendor): | N/A | |||||