Utilization Review Nurse

Utilization Review Nurse – Remote

Location: US National

Full-Time

Responsible for utilization review work for emergency admissions and continued stay reviews.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic medical records of emergency department admissions and screen for medical necessity, using InterQual or MCG criteria.
• Participate in telephonic discussions with emergency department physicians relative to documentation and admission status.
• Enter clinical review information into system for transmission to insurance companies for authorization.

Qualifications

Required

• Current RN licensure
• At least 5 years clinical experience in acute care setting in emergency room, critical care and/or medical/surgical nursing
• At least 3 years case management, concurrent review or utilization management experience
• Experience with InterQual and/or MCG criteria
• Proficiency in medical record review

Preferred

• Case management/concurrent review/utilization management experience within the ED setting
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Expectations

• This job operates in a remote environment that must be private. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• Hours will vary, including two weekends a month.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and constantly operate a computer.
• Frequently communicates with internal, external and executive personnel and must be able to listen and exchange accurate information.