UTILIZATION REVIEW NURSE

Sentara Health; Central City (NE); On-site; USD 93,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

401k/403(b) with Match

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans Community Care is seeking an experienced Utilization Review Nurse in Norfolk, VA. The role covers prior authorization, retrospective reviews, and care coordination to ensure treatment aligns with medical policies and contracts.

The position requires RN licensure with a BSN preferred and at least 3 years of acute care experience. Familiarity with Milliman, NCQA, and Microsoft Office is preferred, with opportunities for bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BSN or higher preferred; RN is required.
• 3 years of acute care clinical experience required.
• Experience with utilization review, Milliman, and NCQA knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform utilization management including prior authorization and retrospective review.
• Coordinate care and refer to medical directors as needed.
• Prepare and issue authorization/denial letters per criteria and contracts.

Skills

Utilization Review experience

Communication

Analytical skills

Facilitation

Prior authorization

Education

BSN (preferred)

Tools

Milliman

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Health Plans Community Care is looking to hire a Utilization Review Nurse.

The Utilization Review Nurse is responsible for utilization management services within the scope of licensure. Conducts primary functions of prior authorization, retrospective review, medical director referrals and execution of member/provider approval and/or denial letter. Reviews provider requests for services requiring authorization. Conducts pre-certification, care coordination for appropriateness of treatment, set reviews to ensure compliance with applicable criteria, medical policy, and member eligibility, benefits, and contracts.

Responsible for written and/or verbal notification to members and providers. Ensures medical director written decision is consistent with criteria (CMS, state, medical policy, clinical criteria). Facilitates accreditation by knowing, understanding, correctly interpreting, and accurately applying accrediting and regulatory requirements and standards.

Education

BSN (preferred)

Certification

Registered Nurse (required)

Experience

• 3 years of acute care clinical experience (required)
• Previous Utilization Review experience (preferred)
• Milliman experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of NCQA (preferred)
• Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) (preferred)
• Requires strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills

Keywords

Talroo- Health, Utilization Review Nurse, RN, Care Coordination, or Discharge Planning, Case Management, Milliman, NCQA

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $93,184.00 - $136,947.20 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work

Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.