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Role Description

The Utilization Review Nurse will provide professional assessments and review for the medical necessity of treatment requests and plans. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, with rotating weekend coverage as required.

• Provide professional assessment and review for the medical necessity of treatment requests and plans.
• Provide first level review for all outpatient and ancillary pre-certification requests for medical appropriateness; inpatient hospital stay including mental health, substance abuse, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation for medical necessity; and post claim or post service reviews.
• Cross train and provide cross coverage as needed.
• Work to the top of the RN license and ensure proper referral to medical director for denial authorizations through independent review organizations (IRO).
• Work with hospital staff to prepare patients for discharge and ensure a smooth transition to the next level of care.
• Refer requests that fall outside of established guidelines to advance review or senior care consultants.
• Process appeals for non-certification of services, complete non-certification letters when appropriate.
• Review plan document for benefit determinations; attempt to redirect providers and patients to PPO providers.
• Identify and refer potential cases to case management, wellness, chronic disease and Nurturing Together programs.
• Complete documentation for all reviews in appropriate documentation software.
• Utilize guidelines in appropriate hierarchy including MCG guidelines, internal medical policies, group specific policies, and NCCN.
• Meet productivity, quality, and turnaround times daily.
• Pass external audits to include URAC and NCQA.
• Maintain HIPPA compliance per company’s policy and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and minimum requirement rules.
• Complete all required yearly training per company’s expected time limit.
• Complete and pass all annual testing including IRRA at 90% or higher.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the United States or U.S. territory.
• Associate’s degree or diploma (Nursing program) required.
• 1+ year clinical experience required.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Ability to sit for 6-8 hours.
• Constant use of computer keyboard and mouse; repetitive use of both hands.
• Occasional to frequent twisting of neck; occasional bending of neck and at waist.

Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery, filing cabinets and meeting facilities.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machine, computer printer, calculator, etc.
• Frequently position self to maintain files in file cabinets.
• Frequently move boxes or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must communicate information and ideas so others understand.
• Must be able to observe details at close range.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and benefits effective day one.
• Comprehensive medical and dental through our own health solutions.
• Paid Time Off—rest and recharge time is non-negotiable.
• Mental health support, retirement planning, and financial protection.
• Professional development with clear career progression and learning budgets.
• Mission-driven culture where diverse perspectives drive real impact on people's health.