Clinical Reviewer Registered Nurse (RN) Washington State.
Listed compensation
$80k-$100k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Clinical Reviewer – Registered Nurse (RN)
Comagine Health | Washington State | Remote / Work From Home
- Department: Care Management
- Contract: Washington Labor & Industries (L&I)
- Location: Washington State – Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who wants to transition from direct patient care into a remote clinical review role or continue building a career in clinical review and healthcare quality.
Why Comagine Health?
At Comagine Health, we are passionate about improving the quality, safety, and value of healthcare. As a national nonprofit healthcare consulting organization, we partner with healthcare providers, government agencies, and communities to improve health outcomes and ensure individuals receive appropriate, high-quality care.
Our mission-driven culture provides opportunities for healthcare professionals to apply their clinical expertise in meaningful ways while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work environment.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Reviewer (Registered Nurse) to support our Washington Labor & Industries (L&I) contract. This position offers an opportunity to use your nursing experience and clinical judgment to evaluate healthcare services, promote evidence-based care, and make a meaningful difference in healthcare quality.
Benefits of Working at Comagine Health
- Remote work opportunity within Washington State
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Annual home office stipend, provided through payroll in January for existing employees and upon hire for new employees
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare quality and patient outcomes
About the Role
The Clinical Reviewer is responsible for assessing the medical necessity, appropriateness, and quality of healthcare services through prospective, concurrent, and retrospective clinical reviews.
In this role, you will apply your clinical knowledge, evidence-based guidelines, and established review criteria to evaluate healthcare services and support appropriate clinical decision-making.
You will collaborate with physician consultants, clinical professionals, and internal teams to ensure reviews are completed accurately, consistently, and in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who wants to transition from direct patient care into a remote clinical review role or continue building a career in clinical review and healthcare quality.
What You'll Do
Clinical Reviews & Medical Necessity Determinations
- Conduct prospective (pre-authorization), concurrent (continued stay), and retrospective clinical reviews for inpatient and outpatient services, including orthopedic and spine surgery and complex imaging.
- Evaluate healthcare service requests to determine whether established clinical criteria are met and assess the appropriateness of care.
- Apply established clinical review criteria, organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based guidelines.
- Review clinical documentation and medical records to support accurate and timely determinations.
Clinical Consultation & Collaboration
- Consult with physician and practitioner consultants when cases do not meet established clinical review criteria.
- Refer cases to appropriate clinical professionals for additional evaluation when indicated.
- Collaborate with internal clinical teams to support consistent, high-quality review practices.
- Ensure clinical reviews are appropriately documented and completed in accordance with established procedures and contractual expectations.
Quality Assurance & Operational Support
- Support compliance with Washington L&I contract requirements and applicable clinical review standards.
- Provide daily oversight and monitoring of non-clinical support activities, as appropriate.
- Offer feedback to supervisors regarding the performance and effectiveness of non-clinical support processes.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and efficient review operations.
Required Qualifications
Licensure
- Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Washington.
Professional Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience providing direct patient care.
- Experience applying clinical judgment to evaluate patient care, treatment plans, and medical documentation.
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical guidelines, medical necessity criteria, and established healthcare standards.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to review and interpret complex clinical documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet established deadlines.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records, clinical documentation systems, and computer-based applications.
- Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and commitment to confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS).
- Clinical experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and/or Emergency Department (ER) setting.
- Familiarity with medical necessity criteria and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Experience collaborating with physician reviewers and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
What Makes You Successful in This Role?
We're Looking for a Nursing Professional Who
- Enjoys applying clinical knowledge and critical thinking to complex healthcare decisions.
- Is detail-oriented and committed to accuracy, consistency, and quality.
- Communicates effectively with physicians, clinical professionals, and colleagues.
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and professionalism.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment while working independently.
- Is passionate about improving healthcare quality and ensuring appropriate healthcare services.
WORK LOCATION: Washington State – Remote / Work From Home
This position is remote and requires an active, unrestricted Washington State RN license.
The role is primarily performed in a home-based setting and requires reliable internet access, a dedicated workspace free from significant distractions, and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of protected health information.
Employees must be comfortable using electronic medical records, clinical review applications, and virtual communication tools.
Join Our Team!
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise beyond the bedside?
At Comagine Health, you'll have the opportunity to use your nursing knowledge to support evidence-based healthcare decisions, promote quality care, and contribute to meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery.
Apply today and help us improve healthcare, one review at a time!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Comagine Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Reviewer assesses the medical necessity, appropriateness, and quality of healthcare services through prospective, concurrent, and retrospective reviews. They collaborate with physician consultants and internal teams to ensure reviews are completed accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State and possess at least five years of clinical nursing experience. Proficiency in interpreting clinical documentation and applying evidence-based guidelines is essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Ambulatory Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Comagine Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 4 active listings.
Ambulatory Care Nursing pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Reviewer Registered Nurse (RN) Washington State. at Comagine Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) — ranked against 382 active Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$90k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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