Utilization Management RN (Discharge & Auth) Weekends Required

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The Utilization Management Nurse 2 utilizes clinical nursing skills to support the coordination, documentation and communication of medical services and/or benefit administration determinations for Humana’s Kentucky Medicaid Plan. This role has primary responsibility for performing medical necessity reviews, including initial and concurrent authorization decisions, using established clinical criteria and independent clinical judgment. The Utilization Management Nurse 2 also plays a key role in facilitating comprehensive, proactive, and barrier-focused discharge planning to home or a lower level of care.

The Utilization Management Nurse 2 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 ...