Senior Utilization Management Nurse

1 day ago


Rancho Cordova, California, United States Blue Shield of California Full time
Your Role

As a Utilization Management Nurse, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our members receive the highest quality care while minimizing unnecessary costs. You will be responsible for reviewing inpatient stays and applying nationally recognized levels of care guidelines to determine medical necessity.

Your Work

  • Conduct thorough reviews of clinical information provided by inpatient facilities to determine medical necessity and ensure that our members receive the appropriate level of care.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers and facilities to ensure that discharge planning is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Develop and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of utilization reviews and determinations.
  • Communicate with providers and members to ensure that determinations are understood and implemented.
  • Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to ensure that our utilization management processes are effective and efficient.

Your Knowledge and Experience

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field.
  • Requires a current California RN license.
  • Requires at least 5 years of prior relevant experience in utilization management or a related field.
  • Requires strong communication and computer navigation skills.
  • Desires strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Requires independent motivation and a strong work ethic.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is: $87,230.00 to $130,900.00 for California.

Note:

Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, location, and current employee salaries for similar roles.



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