Utilization Management RN

Job Title: Utilization Management RN
Job Location: Newark, NJ (Remote) 
Job Duration: 5+ months (possible extension)


Shift Timings: Regular hours
 
NJ State Primary RN License is Must
 
Job Description:
Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing RN duties using established guidelines to ensure appropriate level of care as well as planning for the transition to the continuum of care. Performs duties and types of care management as assigned by management.
 
Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient's clinical need aProductst established guidelines and/or standards to ensure that the level of care and length of stay of the patient are medically appropriate for inpatient stay.
• Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of medical services and procedures provided.
• Coordinates and assists in implementation of plan for members.
• Monitors and coordinates services rendered outside of the network, as well as outside the local area, and negotiate fees for such services as appropriate. Coordinates with patient, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome.
• Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire continuum of care.
• Monitors patient's medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Advocates for the member/family among various sites to coordinate resource utilization and evaluation of services provided.
• Encourages member participation and compliance in the case/disease management program efforts.
• Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice and current organization policies.
• Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care.
• Understands fiscal accountability and its impact on the utilization of resources, proceeding to self-care outcomes.
• Evaluates care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating in the quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes.
• Completes other assigned functions as requested by management.

 
Core Individual Contributor Competencies. Personal and professional attributes that are critical to successful performance for Individual Contributors:

• Customer Focus, Accountable, Learn, Communicate.

 
Qualifications:

• Requires an associate’s or bachelor’s degree (or higher) in nursing and/or a health related field OR accredited diploma nursing school.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience.

 
Additional licensing, certifications, registrations:

• Requires an active New Jersey Registered Nurse License.

 
Knowledge:

• Prefers proficiency in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes; prefers knowledge in the use of intranet and internet applications.
• Prefers working knowledge of case/care management principles.
• Prefers working knowledge of principles of utilization management.
• Prefers basic knowledge of health care contracts and benefit eligibility requirements.
• Prefers knowledge of hospital structures and payment systems.

 
Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical
• Compassion
• Interpersonal & Client Relationship Skills
• Judgment
• Listening
• Planning/Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Team Player
• Time Management
• Written/Oral Communication & Organizational Skills