Utilization Management Nurse Consultant - Florida

As a Utilization Management Nurse Consultant, you will utilize clinical skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program. You would be responsible for ensuring the member is receiving the appropriate care at the appropriate time and at the appropriate location, while adhering to federal and state regulated turn-around times. This includes reviewing written clinical records. 

- Utilizes clinical skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program. Applies critical thinking and knowledge in clinically appropriate treatment, evidence-based care and medical necessity criteria for appropriate utilization of services.
- Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function
- Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate medical necessity criteria/guideline, policy, procedure and clinical judgment to render coverage
determination/recommendation/discharge planning along the continuum of care
- Utilizes clinical experience and skills in a collaborative process to evaluate and facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members including urgent or emergent interventions (such as triage / crisis support)
- Coordinates/Communicates with providers and other parties to facilitate optimal care/treatment
- Identifies members who may benefit from care management programs and facilitates referral
- Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of healthcare services and benefit utilization

Required Qualifications

- 3+ years of clinical practice experience in an inpatient setting required

- Must have active current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of Florida

- Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed (paid for by company)

- Must reside in Florida

Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Utilization Management and/or Managed Care experience preferred

- Discharge planning experience

Education

Associate's degree required

BSN preferred