Utilization Management RN

Job Family :

Clinical Appeals Nurse

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

None

What You Will Do :

Clinical Review & Medical Necessity

• Conducts comprehensive medical necessity reviews using evidence‑based guidelines (Milliman or InterQual)

• Performs initial concurrent and retrospective reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation supporting medical necessity.

• Routes cases to Physician Advisors when clinical criteria are not met or potential quality issues are identified.

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Partners with care managers social workers pharmacists and multidisciplinary care teams to support progression‑of‑care objectives.

• Identifies barriers to discharge and initiates appropriate discharge planning interventions.

Documentation Compliance & Quality

• Ensures thorough timely and accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory payer and organizational standards.

• Adheres to utilization management performance metrics including call volume case reviews and turnaround times.

• Applies strong critical‑thinking skills to evaluate complex clinical scenarios and synthesize multiple data sources into sound decisions.

Technical & Professional Competencies

• Utilizes multiple systems Microsoft Office applications and clinical tools

• Maintains objectivity and consistency in decision‑making leveraging clinical facts and established guidelines.

• Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement methodologies payer regulations and managed care trends.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree)

• Registered Nurse (NY License preferred or willing to obtain upon hire)

• 4+ years Utilization Management experience

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Behavioral Health Experience

• Medical Terminology

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

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The annual salary range for this position is $81000.00-$135000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training security clearances licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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