| Location | Remote-FL, FL (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. Typing assessment for accuracy License/Certification: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required For Health Net of California: RN license required 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 | |||
| Needing 1 nurse to join the team to process physical health denial letters for Florida Medicaid | |||
| Typical Day in the Role | |||
| Denial Letters for FL Medicaid Physical Health Codes Daily Points are the measurement of production Must meet 95%-105% production after training period Remote Work, Will work within TruCare Classic | |||
| Candidate Requirements | |||
| Required: Required: Highschool Diploma, Nursing Degree- Associates or Above | Preferred: | ||
| Required: Compact Nursing License-RN, LPN, LVN. | Preferred: | ||