RN-Utilization Review - Part-Time Weekends

Now Hiring: Remote Utilization Review Nurse (AZ Residents Only) - Weekends This remote work position is available only to reputed company residents of Arizona. Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a part-time opportunity that allows you to work from the comfort of your home? We invite you to join reputed company at Kingman Regional Medical Center as a Remote Utilization Review Nurse! Position Purpose: The Utilization Review Nurse performs technical and administrative work required to evaluate the necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of the use of medical services, procedures, and facilities. The UM Nurse has an emphasis on the review, analysis, monitoring, and operation of the patient medical care plans and works toward reputed company clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Hours/Shift : Part-Time / Weekends - Approx 16-20 hours per week. We are flexible and will work with the successful applicant on shift times. Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• Employee Discounts and Employee Referral Bonus Program
• As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have reputed company student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• And, so much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts medical necessity reviews for Medicare, reputed company, self-pay, and other insured patients.
• Verifies physician orders per Medicare and payer guidelines and ensures documentation reflects patient acuity accurately.
• Coordinates with medical staff, Case Managers, and Insurance Specialists to facilitate clear communication with payers, ensuring timely, accurate information.
• Consults with the Physician Advisor for reputed company cases and engages in denial management.
• Documents utilization review activities in the MCG system, maintains complete records, and collaborates across teams for quality care.
• Educates staff on clinical guidelines, utilization review, and payer regulations.
• Assesses patient cases using nationally recognized criteria for admission and care level.
• Collaborates with physicians to determine inpatient vs. observation status and performs Code 44 reputed company necessary.
• Identifies cases needing further reputed company, considers appropriateness and quality, and communicates expected length of stay per Medicare guidelines.
• Supports Case Managers and educates staff on CMS guidelines and documentation needs.
• Protects patient rights, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with hospital policies.
• Participates in committees and ongoing education, staying reputed company with performance improvement and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Licensure: Active Arizona or compact state RN license.
• Experience: Must have Utilization Review experience , preferably in both clinical and managed care, and 3 years acute clinical experience (preferably med-surg/critical care).
• Skills: Strong clinical knowledge, communication, problem-solving, and proficiency in standard office tools. Ability to work with diverse teams and recognize quality care issues.

Work Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to use standard office equipment/software. Strong clinical skills and reputed company to recognize quality issues, and knowledge of nationally recognized criteria used to reputed company medical necessity determinations. Effective problem solving, analyzing reputed company situations, draw conclusions and implement appropriate actions reputed company. Ability to sit for 3-5 hours per day, stand 3-5 hours, and walk 3-5 hours. About Us: Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is the largest reputed company provider and the only remaining not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-reputed company reputed company system, our medical center includes more than 1,900 employees, 270 physicians/allied health professionals, and 150 volunteers. KRMC is recognized as an innovator in rural reputed company and a teaching hospital. We provide a full continuum of highly technical and specialized medical services to meet the reputed company needs of our community. Year after year the Leapfrog Group has awarded KRMC an "A" Grade for Patient Safety. We strive to provide a culture of safety, reputed company, teamwork, accountability, respect, and appreciation through recognition, career growth, and employee celebrations throughout the year for reputed company our staff. Kingman Regional Medical Center is a great reputed company to work, come join reputed company! #LI-JW1 Apply Job! Apply to this Job