Job Title: RN - Utilization Review (Remote)
Location: Remote Must work in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Unit: Remote Utilization Management
Pay Rate: $54/hr (W2) or $57/hr (1099)
Shift & Schedule
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Schedule: Monday to Friday 5x8-Hour Days
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Hours: 08:00 AM 04:30 PM (PST)
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Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
Position Summary
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in Utilization Review to work remotely.
This role involves reviewing medical necessity documentation and level of care decisions across multiple hospitals and service lines.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform utilization review for inpatient observation and extended outpatient cases
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Apply InterQual criteria (required Hardstop)
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Use Epic for documentation and review workflows (recent use within 6 12 months required)
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Interpret and apply Medicare rules and documentation (e.g. CC44s ABNs HINNs MCSNs)
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Rotate across three hospital systems under centralized UM
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Adhere to California labor laws (breaks meals and time reporting)
Required Qualifications
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Active CA RN License
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Minimum 3 years of acute care CM/UM experience in a hospital setting (not health plan or medical group)
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InterQual experience (Hardstop)
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Recent Epic use (within the last 6 12 months)
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Strong understanding of Medicare HMO and IPA processes
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High attention to detail organizational and communication skills
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Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment