Registered Nurse – Utilization Review RNUR26-06086
Santa Rosa, CA - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Registered Nurse Utilization Review
Location: Santa Rosa CA
Shift Details: Day Shift 5x8 Hours 08:00 AM 04:30 PM
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Orientation: 40 Hours (Non-Billable)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) License required
- Minimum 12 years acute care experience preferred
- Experience in Utilization Review Case Management or similar clinical coordination role preferred
- Strong understanding of medical necessity criteria and payer guidelines
- Knowledge of insurance authorization and review processes
- Strong documentation analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting
- Experience with EMR systems preferred (Epic preferred)
- Perform utilization review for inpatient and outpatient services
- Evaluate medical records for appropriate level of care and medical necessity
- Process prior authorizations and continued stay reviews
- Collaborate with physicians case managers and insurance payers
- Document review decisions accurately in EMR systems
- Identify cases requiring escalation to clinical reviewers or medical directors
- Support discharge planning and care coordination when needed
- Ensure compliance with regulatory payer and facility guidelines
- Maintain productivity and quality standards in a remote environment
About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
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