UM RN- Temporary

Wellframe; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthEdge is seeking a motivated Utilization Review RN to perform prospective, concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory and ancillary services to ensure medical necessity and appropriate level of care. The role involves coordinating care across the health care continuum and may include care planning and member outreach.

The position requires an unrestricted RN license, at least 2 years of clinical experience, and familiarity with managed care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current unrestricted RN license.
• Certification in Case Management may be preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience in care management or utilization review.
• Experience in health insurance plan or managed care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, research and authorize requests for elective and urgent services using approved clinical protocols.
• Analyze retrospective reviews and appeals in line with NCQA standards.
• Coordinate discharge planning with internal and external entities.
• Identify and document quality of care issues and route for resolution.
• Support provider services with reimbursement discussions for non-contracted providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Clinical criteria application

Care knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UM RN- Temporary

Job Locations: US-Remote

ID: 2026-9040

Category: Utilization Management

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

HealthEdge® offers AI-powered operational infrastructure for health insurance companies, guaranteeing an enduring financial edge in an increasingly competitive market. We're experiencing strong market momentum, with a growing number of health plans choosing HealthEdge to modernize their operations and compete more effectively. As we expand, we're investing in the people who power that growth, making this a pivotal moment to join us and shape the future of healthcare technology. Learn more at HealthEdge.com.

You Are

HealthEdge is searching for a highly motivated Utilization Review RN to join our team. As a Utilization Review RN, you will perform prospective, concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory and ancillary services to ensure medical necessity, appropriate length of stay, intensity of service and level of care, including appeal requests initiated by providers, facilities and members. May establish care plans and coordinate care through the health care continuum including member outreach assessments.

The Opportunity

• Review, research and authorize requests for authorization of elective, direct, ancillary, urgent, emergency, etc. services. Contact appropriate medical and support personnel to identify and recommend alternative treatment, service levels, length of stays, etc. using approved clinical protocols.
• Analyze, research, respond to and prepare documentation related to retrospective review requests and appeals in accordance with local, state and federal regulatory and designated accreditation (e.g. NCQA) standards.
• Establish, coordinate, and communicate discharge planning needs with appropriate internal and external entities.
• Analyze patterns of care associated with disease progression; identify contractual services and organize delivery through appropriate channels.
• Research and resolve issues related to benefits, member eligibility, non-elective and non-authorized services, coordination of benefits, care coordination, etc.
• Identify and document quality of care issues; resolve or route to appropriate area for resolution.
• Follow out-of-area/out-of-network services and make recommendations on patient transfer to in-network services and/or alternative plans of care.
• Develop and deliver targeted education for provider community related to policies, procedures, benefits, etc.
• As needed and in conjunction with Provider Services, may identify and negotiate reimbursement rates for non-contracted providers for services.
• Other duties may be assigned based on designated department assignment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current unrestricted Registered Nurse license required.
• Certification in Case Management may be preferred based upon designated department assignment. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.
• Minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience which may include acute patient care, discharge planning, case management, and utilization review, etc.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience relative to patient care and health care delivery processes.
• Minimum 1 year health insurance plan experience or managed care environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of current industry Microsoft Office Suite PC applications.
• Ability to apply clinical criteria/guidelines for medical necessity, setting/level of care and concurrent patient management.
• Knowledge of current standard medical procedures/practices and their application as well as current trends and developments in medicine and nursing, alternative care settings and levels of service.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures, member benefits and community resources.
• Knowledge of applicable accreditation standards, local, state and federal regulations.
• Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job based upon designated department assignment.

Geographic Responsibility

Remote, US

Type of Employment

Contract

Work Environment

• The employee is occasionally required to move around the office. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work across multiple time zones in a hybrid or remote work environment.
• Long periods of time sitting and/or standing in front of a computer using video technology.
• May require travel dependent on company needs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the job being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. HealthEdge reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Candidates may be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check.

HealthEdge is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to workforce diversity and actively encourage all qualified persons to seek employment with us, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.

The hourly US base rate for this role is $40-$44/hr. This salary range may cover multiple career levels at HealthEdge. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process and is based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, your skills, experience, qualifications and education.

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