Registered Nurse, UM – Physical Health

TRILLIUM HEALTH RESOURCES

14h•Remote

About The Position

Trillium Health Resources is a Tailored Plan and Managed Care Organization (MCO) serving 46 counties across North Carolina. We manage services for individuals with serious mental health needs, substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and intellectual/development (IDD) disabilities. Our mission is to help individuals and families build strong foundations for healthy, fulfilling lives. Trillium believes that empowering others begins with supporting our team. We offer our employees a collaborative, mission-driven work environment, competitive benefits and work-from-home options for most positions, and opportunities for professional growth in a diverse inclusive culture. Every day, our work changes lives – from children thriving through early intervention and school-based therapies, to adults with severe mental illness living independently and contributing to their communities. If you are looking for a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of others, apply today! Trillium Health Resources has a career opening for a Registered Nurse to join our Utilization Management team! The Registered Nurse, UM – Physical Health, is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate determination and notification of reviews and reconsiderations based on the review determination status. The Registered Nurse, UM – Physical Health, will generate approval, modifications, and denials communications, to include member and provider notification of review determination. This position also facilitates, coordinates, and approves medically necessary reviews that meet established criteria.

Requirements

Fully licensed by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing as an RN.
Minimum two (2) years of Utilization Management/Review experience, to include clinical acute inpatient care (ER, ICU, Med-Surg), behavioral health, compliance, or evidence-based clinical decision support tools (ex: MCG/InterQual).
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must reside within North Carolina.
Must be able to travel within catchment as required.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a managed care organization, health plan or hospital setting.
Utilization Management certification.

Responsibilities

Perform prospective/preservice, concurrent, post-service, and retrospective claims medical review processes. Utilizing considerable clinical judgement, independent analysis, critical-thinking skills, and detailed knowledge of clinical coverage policies, clinical practice guidelines, and benefit plans to complete reviews and determinations within required turnaround times specific to the case type.
Identify cases needing Medical Director review or input. Present cases to Medical Director for potential review or determinations when needed.
Perform telephonic admission and concurrent review, and collaborate with on-site facility staff, physicians, providers, care management, the member, and significant others to develop and implement a successful discharge plan, if contracted by client.
Maintain accurate records in the designated medical management system and/or claims systems.
Generate appropriate member and provider communication for all determinations within the required timelines as defined by the most current department policy.