PRN Utilization Review Nurse Reviewer - LPN ID-8224

January 21, 2025

The Utilization Management Nurse Reviewer plays a crucial role in healthcare systems by ensuring that medical services are used efficiently and appropriately. They review medical records, treatment plans, and patient information to determine the necessity and appropriateness of medical procedures, tests, and treatments.

Utilization Management Nurse Reviewers collaborate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to optimize healthcare delivery, control costs, and maintain quality care. Their responsibilities include assessing medical necessity, coordinating care, conducting utilization reviews, providing recommendations for care plans, and ensuring adherence to regulations and guidelines. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, communication abilities, and the ability to make informed decisions regarding patient care pathways.

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Our PRN Nursing Program is designed for flexible, as-needed staffing to support our team during peak times, weekends, and holidays.

PRN nurses will be required to work at least one weekend per month, one major holiday, and one minor holiday per year.
A minimum number of shifts per month will be mandated to ensure that PRN nurses maintain their QA skills and familiarity with processes.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct assessments of medical services to validate their appropriateness using established criteria and guidelines, ensuring the medical necessity of treatments (e.g., CMS, Milliman Care Guidelines, InterQual, or health plan specific guidelines/criteria).
Examine and evaluate patient records to verify the quality of patient care and the necessity of provided services.
Offer clinical expertise and serve as a clinical reference for non-clinical staff members.
Input and manage essential clinical details within various medical management platforms.
Keep up-to-date with regulatory prerequisites (such as URAC) and state standards for utilization review.
Apply clinical reasoning to determine the suitable evidence-based guidelines.
Foster efficient and high-quality patient care by effectively communicating with management teams, physicians, and the Medical Director.

Requirements

Proficient in both written and spoken communication.
Capable of maintaining professional communication with physicians and clients.
Skilled at handling multiple tasks and adjusting swiftly in a dynamic office setting.
Possesses a keen organizational sense and pays close attention to details.
Adept at resolving intricate and multifaceted problems.
Experienced with Microsoft tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Background in medical or clinical practice through education, training, or professional engagement.
Holds an unrestricted LVN/RN license from an accredited vocational nursing program (for LVNs) or a nursing degree from an accredited college (for RNs).

PRN Utilization Review Nurse Reviewer - LPN ID-8224

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

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4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

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5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

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6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

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8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

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9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

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PRN Utilization Review Nurse Reviewer - LPN ID-8224

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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