Performs concurrent reviews of member for appropriate care and setting to determine overall health and appropriate level of care
Reviews quality and continuity of care by reviewing acuity level, resource consumption, length of stay, and discharge planning of member
Works with Medical Affairs and/or Medical Directors as needed to discuss member care being delivered
Collects, documents, and maintains concurrent review findings, discharge plans, and actions taken on member medical records in health management systems according to utilization management policies and guidelines
Works with healthcare providers to approve medical determinations or provide recommendations based on requested services and concurrent review findings
Assists with providing education to providers on utilization processes to ensure high quality appropriate care to members
Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve appropriate level of care and medically necessity based on clinical policies and guidelines
Reviews member's transfer or discharge plans to ensure a timely discharge between levels of care and facilities
Collaborates with care management on referral of members as appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification & Experience:
Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 2 - 4 years of related experience. 2+ years of acute care experience required.
Clinical knowledge and ability to determine overall health of member including treatment needs and appropriate level of care preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.
Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.
License/Certification:
State Licensure required- TX - RN
Candidate Requirements / Additional Details (verbatim bullets):
Required: RN
Must haves: 2-4 years of hospital experience, multi tasking, time management, quick learner, go with the flow attitude, computer savvy
Nice to haves: UM, Clinical/managed care experience
Disqualifiers: unable to multi task, disorganized, not willing to make calls, not computer savvy
Performance indicators: Will be monitoring productivity daily
Top 3 must-have hard skills: 1 TX RN license or compact state license; 2 Communication skills; 3 Documentation/Computer skills