Registered Nurse – Utilization Review RNUR26-06087
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 nursing experience preferred
- Experience in Utilization Review Case Management or similar role preferred
- Strong understanding of medical necessity payer guidelines and clinical documentation
- Knowledge of insurance authorization processes preferred
- Strong analytical communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Proficiency with EMR systems preferred (Epic experience a plus)
- Perform utilization review of inpatient and outpatient cases
- Evaluate medical necessity based on clinical guidelines and payer policies
- Review patient records and documentation for appropriate level of care
- Collaborate with physicians case managers and insurance providers
- Process prior authorizations and continued stay reviews
- Document all review decisions accurately in EMR systems
- Identify cases requiring further clinical escalation
- Ensure compliance with regulatory hospital and insurance standards
- Support discharge planning and care coordination as needed
- Maintain productivity and quality standards in a remote setting
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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