Utilization Management Nurse RN – Remote PST Hours

2309565Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday as part of your regular work schedule. Work schedules are either 4/10 hour days or 5/8 hour days. All schedules are in the PST. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. If you have the ability to work PST Hours, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. PrimaryResponsibilities:• Determine the appropriateness of inpatient and outpatient services following evaluation of medical guidelines and benefit determination• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems• Translate concepts into practice• Act as a resource for others; provide explanations and information on difficult issuesIt feels great to have autonomy, and there’s also a lot of responsibility that comes with it.In this role, you’ll be accountable for making decisions that directly impact our members. And at the same time, you’ll be challenged by leveraging technologies and resources in a rapidly-changing, production-driven environment. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. RequiredQualifications:• Unrestricted RN license in state of residence• 3+ years of Managed Care and/or Clinical experience• MS Office including Excel• Utilization Management experience• Experience working with multiple EMRs (electronic medical records)PreferredQualifications:• Pre-authorization experience• Knowledge of Milliman Criteria• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment.We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. Apply tot his job