Utilization Management, RN / LPN - Great Concurrent Review Role!

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.



Evercare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is the nation's largest provider of essential, innovative products and programs specifically designed to serve aging and chronically ill Medicare and Medicaid patients. We offer our members a simple way of achieving better health.  Come to Evercare and discover the rare combination of a rewarding career and the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.


 


Are you ready for a change from hard hours, long nights and on-call shifts that come with direct care? Then consider joining a healthcare leader that understands your needs.We seek an experienced nurse to for an ideal combination of office and field-based work. This position offers unrivaled autonomy, variety and advancement potential with an admired and respected organization.


 


Key responsibilities include:



Performing a wide scope of onsite and telephonic concurrent review to facilitate the safe, successful discharge of patients from facilities


Building relationships with key contacts at each of 12 facilities in Central Phoenix


Working with hospital case managers to gather concurrent review updates


Collaborating with the Medical Director and Clinical Services Manager on various discharge planning efforts



Only Arizona LPNs or RNs will be considered for this role. Utilization review, discharge planning and case management experience is required. A background in inpatient care and field-based nursing is preferred, as is a familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid programs. Computer proficiency is essential. If you meet these criteria, and you're an outgoing, assertive nurse with excellent interpersonal skills, we urge you to consider the rewards that await you when you apply your expertise with us.

 

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:  equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.