RN Utilization Management Care Reviewer

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare leader in Arizona seeks a Registered Nurse RN Utilization Management Care Reviewer. This remote position involves evaluating patient care, conducting clinical reviews, and collaborating with case management teams to ensure quality care delivery. The ideal candidate possesses strong clinical experience and is proficient in medical record review.

Benefits

Health and financial security options

Comprehensive benefit plans

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted State Registered Nursing (RN) license in good standing.
• Five years of clinical nursing experience or equivalent knowledge.
• MCG certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient care and conduct reviews.
• Collaborate with case management teams.
• Analyze services against evidence-based guidelines.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Patient Care Review

Microsoft Suite Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Medical Management software

Job description

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Estimated Pay Range:

$35.37 - $58.95 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

Department Name:

Utilization Mgmt

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Estimated Pay Range:

$35.37 - $58.95 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Better Than Ever for Nurses. When we make things better than ever for nurses at Banner Health, we make things better than ever for all of us. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.

As a Registered Nurse RN Utilization Management Care Reviewer, you will be working in partnership with the Medical Director, to evaluate patient care, conduct reviews, and identify issues that may delay patient services, to ensure exceptional care is being delivered. You will collaborate with Ambulatory Case Management and Facility Case Managers to ensure safe and proper coordination upon discharge from facilities.

The Registered Nurse RN Utilization Management Care Reviewer position is a fully remote position with a work schedule of Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm candidates must live in the state of AZ to be considered.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Banner Health Network (BHN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BHN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs.

Position Summary

This position, within the Utilization Management Department, will determine the medical appropriateness of requested services by reviewing clinical information and applying evidenced-based guidelines. This position will interact with providers, members, internal and external service teams to obtain necessary information and communicate determinations. In addition to pre-service, admission, and concurrent review determinations, this position will be responsible for managing length of stay, discharge planning, resources, and identification of potential quality of care or safety concerns.

Core Functions

• Assesses inpatient services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost effectiveness, and compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Analyzes clinical services from members or providers against evidence-based guidelines.
• Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility, and expected length of stay for requested services, treatments, and/or procedures.
• Conducts inpatient reviews to determine financial responsibility. May also perform authorization reviews and/or related duties as needed. Processes requests within required timelines.
• Refers appropriate cases to Medical Directors and presents them in a consistent and efficient manner. Makes appropriate referrals to other clinical programs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote Banner Health's Integrated model.
• Adheres to UM policies and procedures.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent working knowledge.

Active, unrestricted State Registered Nursing (RN) license in good standing. MCG certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Five years of clinical nursing experience or equivalent working knowledge.

Must be highly proficient with computer usage, typing, Microsoft Suite, and possess the ability to navigate through multiple platforms. Must be highly proficient in medical record review including EMR and paper/fax platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Two to three years of Utilization Management experience using MCG, CMS, and clinical criteria. MSN preferred. Case Management Certification (CCM or RN-BC or CMCN). Utilization Management Certification. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality Certification (CPHQ). Experience with Medicare Advantage, ACOs, Commercial, Dual Eligible, AHCCCS, and/or ALTCS. Experience with URAC and NCQA accreditation process. Experience using Medical Management software platforms.

Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred.

EEO Statement:

EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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