Concurrent Review Nurse I -Remote, Bonus Eligible

Company: WellCare of North Carolina
Location: Walkertown
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

You could be the one who changes everything for our 25 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, multi-national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose:

Perform onsite review of emergent/urgent and continued stay requests for appropriate care and setting, following guidelines and policies, and approve services or forward requests to the appropriate Physician or Medical Director with recommendations for other determinations

Complete medical necessity and level of care reviews for requested services using clinical judgment and refer to Medical Directors for review depending on case findings

Collaborate with various staff within provider networks and discharge planning team electronically, telephonically, or onsite to coordinate member care

Conduct discharge planning

Educate providers on utilization and medical management processes

Provide clinical knowledge and act as a clinical resource to non-clinical team staff

Enter and maintain pertinent clinical information in various medical management systems

For New Hampshire and Massachusetts - home visits required

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off including paid holidays

Health insurance coverage for you and dependents

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development

Promote the quality and cost effectiveness of medical care by applying clinical acumen and the appropriate application of policies and guidelines to emergent/urgent and continued stay reviews.

Education/Experience: Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. 2+ years of clinical nursing experience. Acute care experience preferred Knowledge of healthcare and managed care preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: Current state's LPN/LVN or RN license.

For New Hampshire Healthy Families:- Candidates with an active nursing license in good standing in other states than NH, must obtain the NH equivalent within 90 days of hire. Active driver's license in good standing preferred.

For North Carolina only: In addition, these individuals will conduct utilization management activities, including but not limited to prior authorization, concurrent review and retrospective review. Must reside in North Carolina, and be NC licensed nurse and/or licensed behavioral health professional in good standing.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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