Clinical Review Nurse - Concurrent Review

Centene Management Company; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene is seeking a remote Utilization Review Nurse to perform concurrent reviews, determine appropriate levels of care, and support discharge planning for inpatient services. You will collaborate with Medical Affairs and care teams to ensure medically necessary care across multiple states, with a schedule Monday–Friday 8am–5pm in your time zone and occasional weekends/holidays.

The ideal candidate has RN or LPN licensure, 2+ years acute care experience, and knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with RN or LPN licensure.
• 2+ years of acute care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations preferred.
• Ability to perform concurrent reviews and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform concurrent reviews to determine appropriate care level.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Directors on member care.
• Document and maintain review findings and discharge plans.
• Educate providers on utilization processes.
• Support timely discharge between levels of care.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Acute care experience

Nursing assessment

Utilization management

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Accredited nursing program

Job description

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.

Key Details:

This role is fully remote/work from home. The role will support our Market Place/Ambetter members in multiple states including Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state. The work schedule is Monday -Friday 8am - 5pm based on the time zone in which you reside with rotational weekends and holidays. Role will support inpatient members and the ideal applicant will have acute rehab., SNF or LTC experience. RN compact nursing licensure is preferred or be able to achieve licensures in other states as needed, cost is reimbursed by the company.

• 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.

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.

License/Certification:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure for State of Nevada required

Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.

You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act