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Utilization Management Nurse

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Valley Children's Healthcare

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United States , Madera

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Salary:

53.00 - 82.00 USD / Hour

Job Description:

The Utilization Management Nurse supports the case management department by providing a variety of utilization management functions including but not limited to daily screening of patient admission relative to specified criteria, active involvement in denial management, acting as a resource to staff regarding clinical criteria, communication with payors to address concerns and other duties as assigned. The Utilization Management Nurse will work collaboratively with the Utilization Nurse Program Coordinator to ensure compliance with regulatory, organizational and department requirements. The Utilization Review Nurse will receive direction from the Utilization Review Program Coordinator for daily and long term tasks and projects.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supports the case management department by providing a variety of utilization management functions including but not limited to daily screening of patient admission relative to specified criteria
  • Active involvement in denial management
  • Acting as a resource to staff regarding clinical criteria
  • Communication with payors to address concerns and other duties as assigned
  • Work collaboratively with the Utilization Nurse Program Coordinator to ensure compliance with regulatory, organizational and department requirements

Requirements:

  • Associates Degree Nursing (required)
  • Bachelors Degree Nursing or related field (preferred)
  • RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
  • Minimum three (3) years Full time equivalent RN experience in an acute care hospital. (required)
  • Pediatric experience and experience in Case Management and/or Utilization Review. (preferred)
  • Knowledge of UM regulations
  • Knowledge of private and public payer reimbursement practices and procedures
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work with a variety of health care professionals
  • Ability to work independently
  • Computer Skills Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and database software

Nice to have:

  • Pediatric experience and experience in Case Management and/or Utilization Review
  • Bachelors Degree Nursing or related field

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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