Wound Care Utilization Management RN

Elevance Health Mile Square, IN 46204, US

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$39.34 - $67.44 / hour

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Anticipated End Date:

2026-03-31

Position Title:

Wound Care Utilization Management RN

Job Description:

Wound Care Utilization Management RN

Carelon, a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, is a healthcare services organization that takes a whole-health approach to making care more integrated, personalized, and affordable. We put people at the center—connecting physical, behavioral, social, and pharmacy services, along with clinical expertise, research, operations, and advanced technology to help care work better, together.

Among us are specialty-care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, engineers, data scientists, and other dedicated and caring health professionals. While our roles may differ, our purpose is shared: to make a positive impact on whole health.

Virtual - This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Work Shift Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM (CST).

The Wound Care UM RN is responsible for performing pre-certification certification and/or authorization activities for Home Health Services for members with wound care needs included as contracted services that meet eligibility and benefits coverage. Oversees members who have complex wound needs to determine if the member has the appropriate wound care for the type of wound. Identifies and monitors delivery of home-based services responds to a members total health needs and ensures the highest quality of continuity of care.

How you will make an impact:

Develops coordinated collaborative care plans with all involved providers.
Reviews Home based services for clinical appropriateness of the continued care.
Performs reviews telephonically using the members medical records discussion with the members physician and/or discussion with Home health agency staff.
Contacts the home care agency and ordering physician to discuss changing the member plan of care for wound care.
Promotes healing and decrease home care utilization.
Responsible for certification determinations and sending written authorizations to referring physician and home health care provider.
Requests additional clinical information from members care providers as necessary.
Facilitates timely discharges and transfers based on individual needs and care requirements.
Educates patients to help them understand their health choices and assists them in making informed decisions about their health care.
Serves as an information resource to patients health care professionals facilities health plan representatives care givers and family members.
Monitors cost-effective use of resources and uses clinical expertise to make recommendations for alternate resources as needed.
Refers requests that do not meet coverage guidelines criteria to Physician for review.
Uses clinical judgment in authorizations that fall outside of guideline parameters.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a variety of health care settings; or any combination of education and experience which provides an equivalent background.
Current active valid unrestricted RN license to practice as a health professional within the scope of practice in applicable state(s) or territory of the United States required.
Certifications relevant to wound care such as WOCN or CWS required.
For the Wound Care Connect program, in addition to Wound Care Certification requirements above, Ostomy training through accredited program such as WOCN or ABWM and ostomy experience is also required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

WOCNCB certification preferred. Home health experience preferred.
1 year of Utilization Management experience preferred.
Compact license would be preferred but not required for consideration.
Prior Home Health experience preferred.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite products preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $39.34/hr. to $67.44/hr.

Locations: California, District of Columbia (Washington, DC); Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Nevada.

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health 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). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

MED > Licensed Nurse

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

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