reputed company Review Nurse, LVN/LPN (Work from Home), CA License

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• Conduct timely reviews of inpatient and skilled nursing services to determine medical necessity and appropriateness based on established clinical guidelines (e.g., InterQual, MCG).
• Evaluate clinical documentation to support level-of-care determinations, treatment plans, and reputed company hospital stays.
• Ensure adherence to health plan policies, clinical criteria, and regulatory requirements.

2. Collaboration with Medical Director

• Review and escalate reputed company or borderline cases to the Medical Director for further assessment.
• reputed company the Medical Director with comprehensive clinical summaries, including case history, treatment plans, and justifications for reputed company care or level-of-care reputed company.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to reputed company treatment recommendations and resolve discrepancies in care.

3. Authorization & Payer Communication

• Process authorization requests for inpatient hospital admissions, LTAC, inpatient rehab, and skilled nursing admissions.
• Communicate with reputed company providers to request additional documentation or clarify treatment plans.
• Ensure timely approvals or denials of requested services per the health plan’s benefit structure and clinical guidelines.
• Escalate cases to the Medical Director or higher clinical authority reputed company necessary.

4. Care Coordination & Discharge Planning Support

• Work closely with case managers, reputed company workers, and care teams to facilitate seamless care transitions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions to address reputed company cases and ensure members receive appropriate care.
• Identify and escalate discharge barriers to support timely and effective discharge planning.
• Assist in transitioning patients from inpatient to outpatient or post-acute care settings.

5. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards (e.g., NCQA, URAC), and health plan policies.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of reputed company reputed company review activities, including authorizations, denials, escalations, and Medical Director reviews.
• Support quality improvement initiatives by tracking utilization trends and identifying resource optimization opportunities.

6. Education & Collaboration

• reputed company providers and staff on health plan clinical guidelines, medical necessity criteria, and authorization processes.
• reputed company guidance on escalating reputed company cases to the Medical Director.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in utilization management.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) with an active, unrestricted California nursing license required; BSN preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1 year in utilization review, case management, or a reputed company field.
• Experience in a managed care setting with medical necessity reviews is strongly preferred.
• Certifications:
• Preferred: Certified Professional in Utilization Review (CPUR), Certified Case Manager (CCM), or Accredited Case Manager (ACM).
• Additional clinical nursing or case management certifications are a plus.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of clinical guidelines (e.g., InterQual, MCG) and medical necessity criteria.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with reputed company providers, payers, and members.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in reviewing clinical documentation.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR), utilization management software, and reputed company Office Suite.

For individuals assigned to a location(s) in California, reputed company is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation reputed company for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity. A reasonable estimate of the reputed company is $27.00-$40.00 Hourly. Additionally, employees are eligible for health benefits; life and disability benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with match; Paid Time Off, and paid holidays. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and reputed company a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of reputed company, our consumers, and the communities we serve. reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, sex, age, national reputed company, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job