RN I (Utilzation Management)

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to assess clinical needs and coordinate care for its members. The position requires a minimum of two years of clinical experience and an active RN license. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, generous PTO, and more.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Retirement Plans

Generous PTO

Incentive Plans

Wellness Programs

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Requires active Unrestricted NJ RN License or active Compact License.
• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's clinical needs and coordinates care.
• Documents accurately based on standards of practice.
• Evaluates and advocates for member care and services.

Skills

Analytical

Compassion

Interpersonal Skills

Judgment

Listening

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.

This position is responsible for performing RN duties using established guidelines to ensure appropriate level of care as well as planning for the transition to the continuum of care. Performs duties and types of care management as assigned by management.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.

This position is responsible for performing RN duties using established guidelines to ensure appropriate level of care as well as planning for the transition to the continuum of care. Performs duties and types of care management as assigned by management.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient's clinical need against established guidelines and/or standards to ensure that the level of care and length of stay of the patient are medically appropriate for inpatient stay.
• Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of medical services and procedures provided.
• Coordinates and assists in implementation of plan for members.
• Monitors and coordinates services rendered outside of the network, as well as outside the local area, and negotiate fees for such services as appropriate. Coordinates with patient, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome.
• Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire continuum of care.
• Monitors patient's medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Advocates for the member/family among various sites to coordinate resource utilization and evaluation of services provided.
• Encourages member participation and compliance in the case/disease management program efforts.
• Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice and current organization policies.
• Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care.
• Understands fiscal accountability and its impact on the utilization of resources, proceeding to self-care outcomes.
• Evaluates care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating in the quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes.
• Completes other assigned functions as requested by management.
  

Disclaimer:
This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience.
• Active Unrestricted NJ RN License or active Compact License Required.

Utilization Management Only

RN’s are required to work a specified number of weekends and holidays to meet Regulatory and Accrediting body standards. Requirements may vary based on department’s business needs.

Knowledge:

• Prefers proficiency in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) prefers knowledge in the use of intranet and internet applications.
• Prefers working knowledge of case/care management principles.
• Prefers working knowledge of principles of utilization management.
• Prefers basic knowledge of health care contracts and benefit eligibility requirements.
• Prefers knowledge of hospital structures and payment systems.

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical
• Compassion
• Interpersonal & Client Relationship Skills
• Judgment
• Listening
• Planning/Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Team Player
• Time Management
• Written/Oral Communication & Organizational Skills
  

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Salary Range:

$69,500 - $93,030

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

• Retirement Plans

• Generous PTO

• Incentive Plans

• Wellness Programs

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer:
This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.

About the company

Horizon BCBSNJ offers affordable New Jersey healthcare and health insurance for individuals, families and employers. Find cheap NJ health insurance quotes online from Horizon BCBSNJ website, an independent licensee of the BCBS Association.

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