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Nashville, Tennessee · Remote OK

Utilization Review Nurse

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$71k-$133k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · remote
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 50m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Ascension as a Remote Utilization Review Nurse – Days, Full-Time in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $70,699 - $133,078
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Employer-matched 403(b)
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.

This position offers remote work flexibility. Work with Ascension in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Utilization Review Nurse evaluates service requests and admissions for medical necessity using evidence-based tools to ensure reimbursement compliance. They also coordinate complex cases, manage clinical documentation, and facilitate discharge planning for post-hospital needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or a compact state. A diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing is required.

Qualifications

Education
High school
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementMedical necessity reviewInterQualMedical codingCare coordinationClaim denials managementAppeals processingReimbursement policy compliancePatient assessment

Utilization Review — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Utilization Review listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$102k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

4.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings