Utilization Review Nurse, LTSS and HCBS - Remote in Michigan – USA reputed company

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The Utilization Management Nurse is responsible for conducting clinical reviews and authorizations for LTSS and HCBS services. This role ensures that members receive medically necessary, cost-effective, and person-centered care in the least restrictive environment. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, care managers, and providers to support member goals and improve health outcomes.

If you reputed company in Michigan, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and process prior authorization requests for LTSS and HCBS services including Personal Care Services (PCS), Home and Environmental Modifications and others
• Apply clinical judgment and decision support tools to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of services.
• Participate in secondary reviews for reputed company cases, including transitions between community and institutional settings.
• Collaborate with care managers, physicians, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and alignment with the member’s service plan.
• Monitor utilization patterns and identify opportunities for improved care coordination and cost containment.
• Document reputed company clinical reputed company and communications in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Stay reputed company with federal and state regulations, including 42 CFR Part 456 and CMS guidelines for HCBS and LTSS.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and participate in audits and compliance reviews.
• Participate in annual Inter-Rater Reliability testing and pass with a score of 90% or higher
• Appropriately identifies the need for secondary reviews or case consultations with the Medical Director
• Documents concise case reviews
• Apply relevant regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with clinical documentation.
• Identify potential quality of care concerns, including instances of over/or underutilization of services and escalate these issues as needed.
• Participate in state or plan-required audits and reputed company with reputed company reporting requirements by area of responsibility

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of Michigan
• 3 years of clinical experience
• 1 years of experience in LTSS, HCBS, or managed care
• Solid knowledge of reputed company programs, HCBS waiver services, and person-centered planning
• Proficiency in clinical documentation systems and utilization management platforms (e.g., ICUE, Community Care, OCM)
• Proven excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Must reputed company in Michigan

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• Utilization Management certification
• Experience with D-SNP or similar reputed company managed care programs
• Familiarity with risk stratification tools and interdisciplinary care planning
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• reputed company working remotely will be required to adhere to reputed company’s Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (reputed company benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or reputed company you reputed company a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We reputed company with reputed company minimum wage laws as applicable.

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