Utilization Management Nurse

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Are you passionate about helping individuals access the services and support they need to live safely and independently in their communities? As a Utilization Management (UM) Nurse, you will play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of Illinois Medicaid members by reviewing and authorizing Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).

• Use clinical knowledge, communication skills, and independent critical thinking skills towards interpreting criteria, policies, and procedures related to Long Term Services and Support authorizations to provide the best and most appropriate treatment, care, or services for members.
• Coordinate and communicate with providers, members, or other parties to facilitate optimal care and treatment.
• Ensure timely and accurate authorization creation and determinations in accordance with Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Review clinical information and make coverage determinations for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
• Make decisions related to denials for HCBS-covered services in accordance with applicable state, contractual, and regulatory guidelines.
• Continue to coordinate and communicate with providers, members, and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate optimal care and service delivery.

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois with no disciplinary action or the ability to obtain IL RN licensure prior to start date.
• 1+ years of experience in utilization management/LTSS service authorization.
• 2+ years of clinical experience, preferably in acute care, skilled or rehabilitation clinical setting, or a Medicaid Managed Care Organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, Health Services, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous Medicare/Medicaid experience.
• Previous experience in discharge planning and/or home health, HCBS, rehabilitation, or LTSS programs.

• Location:
  
  must reside in Illinois, Wisconsin, or Indiana.
• Workstyle:
  This is a remote position supporting members and providers throughout Illinois with periodic in-office attendance required for meetings, training, collaboration, and other business needs.
• Travel:
  May be required to attend occasional in-state meetings, training sessions, or provider/member events, up to 25% of the time.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm CST.

Work at Home Requirements:
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. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel:
While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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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.

$71,100 - $97,800 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

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…