Building Location:32nd Avenue Building

Department:1006370 UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT - EH SS

Job Description:Seeking a Registered Nurse to serve Essentia Health on a casual, as-needed basis in our Utilization Management department. This job is fully remote. To qualify for this position, an RN must have a minimum of one year of acute care experience. There is no on call, but some weekends and holidays are required. Residents of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Washington and Oregon are ineligible to apply.

Education Qualifications:BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about!  Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.  We are like nowhere else:  https://vimeo.com/284233541

What You'll Do:

Performs day-to-day activities involved in the utilization management process and assists in the promotion and maintenance of high quality and continuity of care in a cost-effective manner.  This position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, physicians and others. Responsibilities include:

performing utilization review functions and acting as liaison to third party payersperforming documentation and review to support medically unnecessary day (MUD) databaseparticipating in collaborative practice teamscollaborating with physicians, providers and payers to resolve issues and problemsinvestigating information for appeals on denied cases as assignedserving as a resource to physicians and ancillary staff to help determine appropriate admission status

Collaborates with the related providers to ensure appropriate quality of care and utilization of designated patient services. Provides management of care delivery to patients and families of all ages. This includes assessing, planning, and coordination of services to meet an individual’s health needs in a cost-effective manner. Will also be responsible for discharge planning and reviewing the medical necessity and utilization of services that are required.

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accountsDental and Vision insurancesSupplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnityPaid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insuranceSupplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insuranceTuition ReimbursementPTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per yearPaid parental leave after one yearAdoption assistance after one yearBereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

Take Charge (employee wellness program)Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)Employee discount program401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Current licensure as a Registered Nurse.Minimum of one year work experience in an acute care setting is required.

FTE:0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Remote

Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

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Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

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Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.