Concurrent Review Nurse II

Description: Position Purpose\\: 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.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 determinationsComplete medical necessity and level of care reviews for requested services using clinical judgment and refer to Medical Directors for review depending on case findingsCollaborate with various staff within provider networks and discharge planning team electronically, telephonically, or onsite to coordinate member careConduct discharge planningEducate providers on utilization and medical management processesProvide clinical knowledge and act as a clinical resource to non-clinical team staffEnter and maintain pertinent clinical information in various medical management systemsDirect care to participating network providersParticipate in utilization management committees and work on special projects related to utilization management as needed

For New Hampshire and Massachusetts – home visits required

Qualification: Education/Experience\\: Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor s degree in Nursing preferred. 2+ years of clinical nursing experience and 1+ years of utilization management experience in a managed care setting. Acute care experience preferred. Knowledge of utilization management principles and healthcare managed care. Experience with medical decision support tools (ie Interqual, NCCN) and government sponsored managed care programsLicenses/Certifications\\: Current state s LPN/LVN or RN license. For New Hampshire and Massachusetts – must obtain current state’s RN license within 90 days of hire. Valid driver s license.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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