[Work From Home] Preservice Review Nurse RN - Remote

This role is a stepping stone to great career achievements. We need a Preservice Review Nurse RN - Remote! Join our team in the heart of Remote and enjoy a dynamic work environment. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. We offer a clear and simple compensation of a competitive salary for this position.   Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and... career development opportunities. Come make an impact with an Early Careers research analyst opportunity on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Integrated Care Team leverages a cross-functional approach, supporting the member end to end, with close collaboration and co-management. Generally, work is self-directed and not prescribed; is able to work with less structured and more complex issues. The Preservice Review/Prior Authorization RN will manage the full array of health care services, spanning both outpatient and Inpatient settings and with support from some specialized clinical teams, serves as a resource to others. This new cross-functional collaboration provides an opportunity to deliver the next generation clinical model, integrating services from precertification, inpatient concurrent review, post-acute review, discharge planning, medical and behavioral care management and prevention to improve quality of care and patient outcomes. Candidates for this position would be required to support cross-training to multiple roles: Prior Authorization (PA), Post-Acute Care Management (PACM), Inpatient Care Management (ICM) and Discharge Care Management (DCM) to support fluctuating inventory within the Integrated Care Team. You ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely

• from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:  Perform initial and ongoing reviews pertaining to primary role (PA, ICM, DCM, PACM), appropriately applying clinical criteria (InterQual, policies, National and Local Coverage Determinations) for approval and sending to Medical Directors if review is necessary for determining an adverse determination  Collaborate with Medical Directors, clinical peers and Health Plan partners on performing appropriate clinical decision making and/or referrals  Apply clinical expertise when discussing case with internal and external Case Managers and Physicians  Follow all Standard Operating Procedures in end-to-end management of cases  Participate in team meetings, education discussions and related activities  Maintain compliance with Federal, State and accreditation organizations 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. Required Qualifications:  Current, unrestricted RN license in state of residency  3 years of RN experience  Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook)  Demonstrated ability to work independently  Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills  Ability to work weekends Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or a Master of Science degree in Nursing  Compact RN License  2 years of Case Management experience  Clinical experience in an inpatient/acute setting, long-term care, acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facilities  Experience performing Discharge Planning  Experience with InterQual  Utilization Review experience  All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group s Telecommuter Policy California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. Application Deadline: This wil Apply To This Job