Registered nurse

Job Description

• Reviews and evaluates medical or behavioral eligibility regarding benefits and clinical criteria by applying clinical expertise, administrative policies, and established clinical criteria to service requests or provides health management program interventions. Utilizes clinical proficiency and claims knowledge/analysis to assess, plan, implement, health coach, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate medical necessity and/or care plan compliance, options, and services required to support members in managing their health, chronic illness, or acute illness. Utilizes available resources to promote quality, cost effective outcomes.

Responsibilities

• -50% Performs medical or behavioral review/authorization process. Ensures coverage for appropriate services within benefit and medical necessity guidelines. Assesses service needs, develops and coordinates action plans in cooperation with members, monitors services and implements plans. Evaluates outcomes of plans, eligibility, level of benefits, place of service, length of stay, and medical necessity regarding requested services and benefit exceptions. May initiate/coordinate discharge planning or alternative treatment plans as necessary and appropriate. Ensures accurate documentation of clinical information to support and determine medical necessity criteria and contract benefits.

• -20% Utilizes allocated resources to back up review determinations. Identifies and makes referrals to appropriate staff (Medical Director, Case Manager, Preventive Services, Subrogation, Quality of Care Referrals, etc.). Participates in data collection/input into system for clinical information flow and proper claims adjudication. Demonstrates compliance with all applicable legislation and guidelines for all regulatory bodies, which may include but is not limited to ERISA, NCQA, URAC, DOI (State), and DOL (Federal).

• -10% Participates in direct intervention/patient education with members and providers regarding health care delivery system, utilization on networks and benefit plans. Serves as member advocate through continued communication and education. Promotes enrollment in care management programs and/or health and disease management programs. Provides telephonic support for members with chronic conditions, high risk pregnancy or other at risk conditions that consist of: intensive assessment/evaluation of condition, at risk education based on members' identified needs, provides member-centered coaching utilizing motivational interviewing techniques in combination with reflective listening and readiness to change assessment to elicit behavior change and increase member program engagement.

• -10% Maintains current knowledge of contracts and network status of all service providers and applies appropriately. Assists with claims information, discussion, and/or resolution and refers to appropriate internal support areas to ensure proper processing of authorized or unauthorized services.

• -10% Provides appropriate communications (written, telephone) regarding requested services to both health care providers and members.

• Experience: Required Education: Associate Degree - Nursing or Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. Required Work Experience: 2 years clinical experience plus 1 year utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health, OR, 3 years clinical. FOR PALMETTO GBA (CO. 033) ONLY: 2 years clinical experience plus 2 years utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health experience or a combination of experience in clinical, utilization/medical review, quality assurance or home health experience totaling four years. Required License and Certificate: An active, unrestricted RN license from the United States and in the state of hire, OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree- Nursing. Preferred Work Experience: 3 years-utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health, plus 5 years clinical.

• Skills: Working knowledge of word processing software. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions. Working knowledge of managed care and various forms of health care delivery systems. Strong clinical experience to include home health, rehabilitation, and/or broad medical surgical experience. Knowledge of specific criteria/protocol sets and the use of the same. Good judgment skills. Demonstrated customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills. Ability to persuade, negotiates, or influence others. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) process. Knowledge of statistical principles. Knowledge of National

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCAG). Knowledge of Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC). Knowledge of South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI). Knowledge of US DOL and Health Insurance Portability/Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards/regulations. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of claims systems. Presentation skills. Preferred Software and Other Tools: Excel or other spread sheet software. Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Power point and Excel. Work Environment: Typical office environment. Deadline driven environment

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