Um/ecm, RN Reviewer HP at Cook Children's

Location

Calmont Operations Building Department: Utilization Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary

Responsible for the coordination and efficient utilization of health care resources for Cook Childrens Health Plan (CCHP) members. Works with the Department Manager and Team Lead to assure the timely provision of quality care throughout the continuum of care. The Registered Nurse Utilization Management/Episodic Case Manager (UM/ECM - RN) Reviewer facilitates clinically appropriate and fiscally responsible care through communication with the providers and health plan medical directors.

The UM/ECM - RN Reviewer assesses and identifies the members clinical information and determines, in conjunction with the Medical Director, medical necessity and appropriateness of requested services. Utilizes Medical Management Committee (MMC) approved clinical criteria to authorize requested services for the member. The UM/ECM - RN Reviewer communicates with providers of care/services to facilitate appropriate care transitions.

The UM/ECM - RN Reviewer assures adherence to regulatory/contractually required timeliness standards for authorization request processing, associated communications and notice of adverse determinations are met for CCHP. Additional Information: Responsible for the coordination and efficient utilization of health care resources for Cook Childrens Health Plan (CCHP) members. Works with the Department Manager and Team Lead to assure the timely provision of quality care throughout the continuum of care.