Registered Nurse( RN) Utilization Review Nurse- PRN

2 months ago
Houston, TexasPer Diem / PRNUtilization Review

Job Description

About the Role

Join Houston Methodist as a Registered Nurse( RN) Utilization Review Nurse- PRN in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Progressive knowledge of InterQual Level of Care Criteria or Milliman Care Guidelines and knowledge of local and national coverage determinations Recent work experience in a hospital or insurance company providing utilization review services Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care requirements Progressive knowledge of community resources, health care financial and payer requirements/issues, and eligibility for state, local, and federal programs Progressive knowledge of utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, and health care team members Strong assessment, organizational, and problem-solving skills Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Career Path program Understands and applies federal law regarding the use of Hospital Initiated Notice of Non-Coverage (HINN), Ambulatory Benefit Notice (ABN), Important Message from Medicare (IMM), Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON), and Condition Code 44 (CC44) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Establishes and maintains effective professional working relationships with patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, payers, and external case managers; listens and responds to the ideas of others.
  • manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse
  • Texas State Licensure
  • solving skills Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Career Path program Understands and applies federal law regarding the use of Hospital Initiated Notice of Non
  • peer accountability. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Pro

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Houston Methodist as a Registered Nurse( RN) Utilization Review Nurse- PRN.

Key Skills

Utilization ReviewRegistered NurseClinical NursingInterQual CriteriaMilliman Care GuidelinesMedicareMedicaidManaged CareCase ManagementPerformance ImprovementAssessmentOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingDenial PreventionResource UtilizationEvidence-Based Protocols
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse( RN) Utilization Review Nurse- PRN at Houston Methodist a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Utilization Review registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Utilization Review — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Utilization Review position at Houston Methodist is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Utilization Review, Registered Nurse, Clinical Nursing, InterQual Criteria, Milliman Care Guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Utilization Review role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves proactively participating in the interdisciplinary clinical team to confirm treatment plan appropriateness, reviewing admissions for CMS guideline compliance, and identifying unnecessary services or care settings. Responsibilities also include escalating complex cases to the Physic...

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About Houston Methodist

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, Texas
2-5
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

2mo ago

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