Per Diem Utilization Management Nurse RN - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Tampa, FL

20h•$29 - $52•Remote

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Utilization Management Nurse will accurately and efficiently review and extract pertinent case details from patient medical records; and craft strongly defensible appeal letters per process instructions and the department’s/company’s guidance. The nurse will complete their case within the time expectations while providing high quality reviews. The Utilization Management Nurse will perform their job functions, adhering to both Optum and OPAS policies and procedures, which include but are not limited to the following. Schedule: Per Diem as needed, flexible start times with the ability to support evening, weekend and holiday shifts. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Unrestricted Registered Nurse License in your state of residence
3+ years of bedside nursing experience in ED/telemetry/ICU/CCU
Advanced level of experience with Microsoft applications and software, internet navigation and utilization
Ability to type 45 wpm

Nice To Haves

Proven working knowledge of Word
Proven effective communication skills
Proven excellent typing skills with a minimum of 45/min speed
Proven solid, effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Follows directive of composing appeal letters to include appropriate data extraction, construction of well-written appeals letters with proper grammar, utilization of appeal tools including pre-constructed templates, inclusion of appropriate medical literature references, and use of national criteria guidelines.
Adheres to company policies and procedures as well as policies, procedures, and laws
Understands and complies with HIPAA confidentiality requirements
Support and promote OPAS, Optum, and the enterprise goals and mission
Build relationships across Optum, OPAS, OGA and our clients
Collaborate with peers to assure continuity of communication and execution of deliverables as needed
Adheres to quality and productivity expectations
Participate in and contribute to meetings as appropriate
Maintains organization on the team and ensures everyone conducts themselves professionally
Remains up to date with all learning modules, competencies, and state required licenses
Performs other related duties, tasks, and processes as required by leadership
Ability to establish priorities, be self-motivated, work independently, and follow instructions with supervision and structure
Positive attitude and the ability to function as a collaborative team member