Manager, Utilization Management Behavioral Health Nursing

$94,900 - $130,500 / year

Become a part of our caring community The Manager, Utilization Management Behavioral Health Nursing utilizes clinical nursing skills to support the coordination, documentation and communication of behavioral health services and/or benefit administration determinations. The Manager, Utilization Management Behavioral Health Nursing works within specific guidelines and procedures; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems; receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines approach, resources, schedules and goals. The Manager, Utilization Management Behavioral Health Nursing uses clinical knowledge, communication skills, and independent critical thinking skills towards interpreting criteria, policies, and procedures to provide the best and most appropriate treatment, care or services for members. Coordinates and communicates with providers, members, or other parties to facilitate optimal care and treatment. Nursing license is required. Decisions are typically related to resources, approach, and tactical operations for projects and initiatives involving own departmental area. Requires cross departmental collaboration, andconducts briefings and area meetings; maintains frequent contact with other managers across the department. Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications Must reside in the state of Oklahoma Registered Nurse or LPC or LMFT or LMSW is required Minimum 2 years of Utilization Management or case management experience Previous Leadership or management experience, to include leading people/teams in UM practices Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in nursing, healthcare, or business CMS criteria WAH Internet Statement To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. HireVue As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. SSN Alert Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $94,900 - $130,500 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. About us About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Registered Nurse | Admissions Reviewer/Intake

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Bakersfield, CA

$44 - $61.38 / hour

About Us Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility situated on 8.8 acres. We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification. Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community. By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a JUST workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day. BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions. Compassion Acceptance Respect Empowerment Sincerity Job Summary Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care. This RN position is in our Inpatient units. The attention to detail and level of situational awareness required of the staff in the Inpatient Unit is paramount to the success of all patient outcomes. Our CARES values system must be on display in every act of patient care, no matter the circumstances. BBHH is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, teamwork, and excellent communication between staff and patients. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to provide excellent care and to join our Workplace Community in our effort to be the best hospital we can be. POSITION SUMMARY: The Admissions RN (Intake Packet Reviewer) is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission to Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH). This position evaluates medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity level, risk factors, exclusionary criteria, and medical stability to ensure the hospital can safely and appropriately meet the patient’s needs. The role requires sound clinical judgment, knowledge of psychiatric standards of care, regulatory awareness, and the ability to assess admission risk in alignment with California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards. Some of the fundamentals we're looking for in those who apply to this position include: Someone who demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks on the unit. A caring, compassionate human being with a record of consistently showcasing high-quality clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others Someone capable of displaying basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crisis intervention practice; A person with basic knowledge of abnormal psychology, application of this knowledge to the care of our patients, and fluency in medical terminology in psychiatric care; Someone with thorough familiarity of psych and the use of psychotropic medications, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving; An organized individual with exceptional organizational and time management skills; crisis intervention skills; Someone with strong written and oral communication skills in the English language; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and a current California RN License we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work. If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on the assessments of human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, then your application to this position will be moved to the shortlist of candidates. Minimum of two (2) years psychiatric nursing experience (acute inpatient preferred). • Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, risk stratification, and medical comorbidities. • Demonstrated ability to independently analyze clinical information and exercise sound judgment. • Working knowledge of Title 22, CMS, and Joint Commission standards related to psychiatric facilities. • Strong written documentation skills. • Experience reviewing referral packets or conducting medical necessity reviews. Our patients, our community, and our co-workers RELY on us to be committed to their wellness, Through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, we can and we will make a difference not just here in Bakersfield, but throughout our extended communities. You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date. If you don't have a current CPR certification, just let us know and we'll make sure you get it before you start -- and even cover the cost for you. Additionally, you'll complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during your orientation so that you know how and when to engage when such an event occurs. You should know that this position operates on an Alternate Work Schedule of 12-hour shifts from 6:00am to 6:30pm or 6:00pm to 6:30am. SPECIFIC SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Monday 6a-6:30p, Tuesday 6a-6:30p and every other Saturday 6a-6:30p. BBHH encourages ALL qualified candidates to apply. The RN position pays between $44.00-$61.38 per hour based on the experience you bring with you. We look forward to reviewing your application TODAY! Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community. *Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.). Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include: Paid Time Off over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!!! Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Accident Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Discounted Meals Employee Assistance Program TUITION Assistance

RN Utilization Manager - Medicine, Oncology, Cardiac, & Psychiatry Services

UNC Health Chapel Hill, NC

$35.87 - $51.57 / hour

Description Areas of focus include Medicine, Oncology, Cardiac, and Psychiatry Services Preferences given to candidates with Medical Surgical and/or Psychiatry bedside experience. The Team: Completes clinical reviews for all areas: Inpatient, Observation, Extended Recovery Ensures compliance in accordance to government's federal rules and regulations related to patient care and reimbursement Interacts with the Interdisciplinary Team for patient care progression Protects hospital revenue by working with payors for insurance authorizations, denials, and appeals Delivers mandated federal notices to patients/ patient representatives related to their payer source 40 hrs/week (Monday-Friday) Weekend rotation Holiday rotation No Nights No on-call Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Works in collaboration with the patient/family, and interdisciplinary team (including physicians, other care providers, and payors), and assesses the patient care progression from acute care episode through post discharge for quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Utilization Manager works collaboratively with other Clinical Care Management staff to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum. The Utilization Manager completes admission, continued stay, and discharge reviews in accordance with federal regulations & the Hospitals? Utilization Management Plan. In addition, the Utilization Manager is responsible for revenue protection by reconciling physician orders, bed billing type, and medical necessity. This may include delivering notifications to patients directly. Interface is completed verbally, via email, data base tasks, or other electronic communication and via telephone. Responsibilities: 1. Clinical Review Process - Uses approved criteria and conducts admission review/status change review within 24 hours of patient admission to the hospital to ensure appropriateness of the setting and timely implementation of the plan of care. Identifies and obtains observation status as appropriate. Partners with physicians, nursing, and other care providers to help ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient data and treatments. Communicates daily with the Case Manager to manage level of care transitions & appropriate utilization of services. Coordinates with the support center to assure third party payor pre-certification and/or re-certifications when required. Utilizes high risk screening criteria to make appropriate referrals to Manager. 2. Discharge Facilitation - Identifies patient/families with the complex psychosocial, on-going medical discharge planning issues, continuing care needs by initiating appropriate case management referrals. Initiates appropriate social work referrals. 3. Utilization Management Process - Performs utilization management assessments and interventions, using collaboration with interdisciplinary team approach, on assigned patients as appropriate to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Using approved criteria, conducts continued stay and quality reviews to monitor the patient's progress along the continuum of care and intervenes as necessary to ensure appropriateness of setting and that the services provided are quality-driven, efficient, and effective. Enters all pertinent review data into the correct computer system in a timely manner. Consults with Physician Advisor as necessary to resolve barriers through appropriate administrative and medical channels. 4. Utilization Outcomes Management - Monitors and guides to trend interdisciplinary documentation and guides medical staff in documentation that will assist in coding accuracy, enhance quality of care, reflect accurate severity of illness and appropriate reimbursement. Facilitates patient movement to appropriate (acuity) level of care including observation status issues through collaboration with patient/family, multidisciplinary team, third party payors and resource center. Provides information regarding denials and approvals to designated entities. Assists in coordination of practice parameter development with the assigned departments/sections/specialties of Medical Staff. Oversees collection and analysis of patient care and financial data relevant to the target case types. Directs delivery of notifications to patients (includes traveling to hospital(s) to deliver notifications. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing ● If hired after October 1, 2015, must be enrolled in an accredited program within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Professional Experience Requirements: ● Two (2) years of clinical experience in a medical facility and/or comparable Utilization Management experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Care Mgmt-Medical Center Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

RN Utilization Manager - Medicine, Oncology, Cardiac, & Psychiatry Services

UNC Health Chapel Hill, NC

Description Areas of focus include Medicine, Oncology, Cardiac, and Psychiatry Services Preferences given to candidates with Medical Surgical and/or Psychiatry bedside experience. The Team: Completes clinical reviews for all areas: Inpatient, Observation, Extended Recovery Ensures compliance in accordance to government's federal rules and regulations related to patient care and reimbursement Interacts with the Interdisciplinary Team for patient care progression Protects hospital revenue by working with payors for insurance authorizations, denials, and appeals Delivers mandated federal notices to patients/ patient representatives related to their payer source 40 hrs/week (Monday-Friday) Weekend rotation Holiday rotation No Nights No on-call Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Works in collaboration with the patient/family, and interdisciplinary team (including physicians, other care providers, and payors), and assesses the patient care progression from acute care episode through post discharge for quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Utilization Manager works collaboratively with other Clinical Care Management staff to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum. The Utilization Manager completes admission, continued stay, and discharge reviews in accordance with federal regulations & the Hospitals? Utilization Management Plan. In addition, the Utilization Manager is responsible for revenue protection by reconciling physician orders, bed billing type, and medical necessity. This may include delivering notifications to patients directly. Interface is completed verbally, via email, data base tasks, or other electronic communication and via telephone. Responsibilities: 1. Clinical Review Process - Uses approved criteria and conducts admission review/status change review within 24 hours of patient admission to the hospital to ensure appropriateness of the setting and timely implementation of the plan of care. Identifies and obtains observation status as appropriate. Partners with physicians, nursing, and other care providers to help ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient data and treatments. Communicates daily with the Case Manager to manage level of care transitions & appropriate utilization of services. Coordinates with the support center to assure third party payor pre-certification and/or re-certifications when required. Utilizes high risk screening criteria to make appropriate referrals to Manager. 2. Discharge Facilitation - Identifies patient/families with the complex psychosocial, on-going medical discharge planning issues, continuing care needs by initiating appropriate case management referrals. Initiates appropriate social work referrals. 3. Utilization Management Process - Performs utilization management assessments and interventions, using collaboration with interdisciplinary team approach, on assigned patients as appropriate to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Using approved criteria, conducts continued stay and quality reviews to monitor the patient's progress along the continuum of care and intervenes as necessary to ensure appropriateness of setting and that the services provided are quality-driven, efficient, and effective. Enters all pertinent review data into the correct computer system in a timely manner. Consults with Physician Advisor as necessary to resolve barriers through appropriate administrative and medical channels. 4. Utilization Outcomes Management - Monitors and guides to trend interdisciplinary documentation and guides medical staff in documentation that will assist in coding accuracy, enhance quality of care, reflect accurate severity of illness and appropriate reimbursement. Facilitates patient movement to appropriate (acuity) level of care including observation status issues through collaboration with patient/family, multidisciplinary team, third party payors and resource center. Provides information regarding denials and approvals to designated entities. Assists in coordination of practice parameter development with the assigned departments/sections/specialties of Medical Staff. Oversees collection and analysis of patient care and financial data relevant to the target case types. Directs delivery of notifications to patients (includes traveling to hospital(s) to deliver notifications. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing ● If hired after October 1, 2015, must be enrolled in an accredited program within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Professional Experience Requirements: ● Two (2) years of clinical experience in a medical facility and/or comparable Utilization Management experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Care Mgmt-Medical Center Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit - Utilization Management

IU Health Muncie, IN

Overview Performs utilization review of inpatient admissions, outpatient surgeries, and ancillary services. Performs precertification, concurrent and retrospective reviews, and coordination of discharge planning. Determines medical necessity and appropriateness of services using clinical review criteria. Collaborates with physicians and other providers to facilitate provision of services throughout the health care continuum. Acts as a member advocate by expediting the care process through the continuum, working in concert with the health care team to maintain high quality and cost effective care delivery. Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN). Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred. Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience. Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and applications. Requires understanding of medical record requirements, regulations and policies.

Clinical Care Reviewer II - Multi State License - RN - Behavioral Health

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