Job Summary
A healthcare staffing and recruiting firm needs applicants for an opening for a Remote Utilization Review Licensed Practical Nurse.
Candidates will be responsible for the following:
- Performing reviews of services
- Obtaining the information necessary to assess a member's clinical condition
- Assisting in Discharge Planning activities
Qualifications for this position include:
- Current, valid, and unrestricted state Registered Nurse (R.N.) license
- 2 years acute care clinical nursing experience
- 1 year of recent experience in Discharge Planning or Utilization Review or Utilization Management
- 1 or more years of experience using InterQual criteria for medical necessity
- Knowledge of guidelines for Medicaid/Medicare and related state programs
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, database use, and basic data entry