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NeueHealthNeueHealth

Utilization Management Nurse, LVN/LPN

$26.35 - $39.53 / hour

Hybrid

Intermediate+

Utilization

Flexible

RN, LPN +1 more

Family Medicine, Adult Medicine +1 more


Description

This role focuses on concurrent utilization review for inpatient, skilled nursing, and post-acute services, with a clinical emphasis on medical necessity, level-of-care decisions, and continued stay reviews. The nurse communicates with providers and payers, supports authorization decisions, and helps coordinate discharge planning and care transitions. It is a collaborative utilization management role that uses clinical guidelines and documentation review in a managed care setting, with remote work potentially considered.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct concurrent reviews of inpatient, skilled nursing, LTAC, and inpatient rehab services for medical necessity and appropriateness.
  • Evaluate clinical documentation to support level-of-care determinations, treatment plans, continued stays, and discharge readiness.
  • Coordinate with providers, case managers, social workers, and care teams to support care transitions and discharge planning.
  • Process authorization requests and communicate approvals, denials, and documentation needs to providers and payers.
  • Escalate complex or borderline cases to the Medical Director and provide clinical summaries for review.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of reviews, authorizations, denials, escalations, and director-level decisions.
  • Apply health plan policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory standards in daily utilization review work.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary discussions, case conferences, and quality improvement efforts.
Required
  • Active, unrestricted California RN or LVN/LPN license.
  • 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience in utilization review, case management, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of medical necessity criteria and clinical review guidelines.
Preferred
  • BSN.
  • Experience in a managed care setting.
  • Certification such as CPUR, CCM, or ACM.
  • Experience using EHR systems, utilization management software, and Microsoft Office.
Benefits & Perks
  • Remote work may be considered.
  • Health benefits, life and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) savings plan with match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Hourly compensation range of $26.35-$39.53 for California-based employees.