Registered Nurse Utilization Management
Las Vegas, NV 
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Job Description

Job Description:

Responsible for performing patient-oriented care management, disease management and care coordination through transitions of care either at an outpatient clinic location and/or telephonically. Utilizes the nursing process to complete assessment and care planning. Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to promote quality of life and patient's self-management of chronic disease. Provides evaluation of patient needs and knows where to find resources for patients and actively educates patients on their disease states.

Posting Specifics:

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Shift Details: Full time, 40 hours, 5 days/week. One day to possibly include weekend in rotation or normal shift. More discussion in interview!

Unit/Location: Nevada Central Office - hybrid work schedule after training

Benefits:

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current RN license in state of practice.
  • Three years clinical nursing experience.
  • One year in Managed Care, Utilization Management, or Case Management.
  • Basic computer skills including word processing and spread sheets.
  • Excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to anticipate and solve problems and communicate clearly and effectively.
  • RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
  • Current working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial insurance.
  • Current working knowledge of utilization management and case management techniques.
  • Working understanding of coding or utilization management criteria (i.e., InterQual, CMS manual).
  • Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment.

Job duties include:

  • Reviews services to assure medical necessity, applies clinical expertise to assure appropriate benefit utilization, facilitates safe and efficient discharge planning and works closely with facilities and providers to meet the complex needs of the member.
  • Applies evidence-based guidelines (e.g. InterQual) and medical policies with prior authorization and concurrent reviews and follows the applicable regulatory guidelines (NCQA, CMS) to provide clear and timely communication to members and requesting providers
  • Identifies members for referral opportunities to integrate with other products, services and/or programs

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, assess member needs and view computer monitors.
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Frequent interactions with providers, members that require employee to verbally communicate as well as her and understand spoken information, needs and issues accurately.

Anticipated job posting close date:

05/17/2024

Location:

Nevada Central Office

Work City:

Las Vegas

Work State:

Nevada

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$38.83 - $57.46

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.



Our facilities do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities, or on the basis of sex (gender) in health programs and activities

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$38.83 - $57.46
Required Experience
1 to 3 years
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