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ERP International

Registered Nurse - Utilization Management

ERP International Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID 83648, US

Overview

ERP International is seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) Utilization Management in support of the 366th Medical Group at Mountain Home AFB, ID.  Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity.  www.erpinternational.com

 

Be the Best!  Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International has been named a Washington Post 2025 Top Workplace! We are thrilled to be included on the list for a sixth year in a row!

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays! 

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life and Health Savings Account available!* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

 

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, hours between 7am to 5pm,  with a 1 hour lunch

No weekends

No holidays

No on call or call back 

 

Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties for the HCW include but are not limited to the following: 

  • Follows medical privacy and confidentiality (i.e. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]) guidelines, The Joint Commission (TJC), and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
  • Works with computer applications/software to include Microsoft Office 365 programs, MS Outlook (e-mail) and internet usage.
  • Must have a working knowledge of Ambulatory Procedure Grouping (APGs), Diagnostic Related Grouping (DRGs), International Classification of Diseases- Current Version (ICD), and Current Procedural Terminology-Current Version (CPT) coding; and McKesson (InterQual) and/or Milliman Care Guidelines.
  • Performs prospective, concurrent, and retrospective reviews to justify medical necessity for requested medical care and to aid in collection and recovery from multiple insurance carriers.
  • Collects clinical data from inpatient and outpatient sources; provides documentation for appeals or grievance resolution; applies critical thinking skills and expertise in resolving complicated healthcare, social, interpersonal and financial patient situations; applies problem-solving techniques to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/care givers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.
  • Develops and implements a comprehensive Utilization Management plan/program in accordance with the facility’s goals and strategic objectives.
  • Performs data/metrics collection on identified program areas; analyzes and trends results, including over- and underutilization of healthcare resources. Identifies areas for improvement and cost containment. Reports utilization patterns and provides feedback in a timely manner.
  • Analyzes medical referrals/appointments and general hospital procedures and regulations by monitoring specialty care referrals for appropriateness, covered benefits, and authorized surgery/medical procedures, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy.
  • Performs medical necessity review for planned inpatient and outpatient surgery; and performs concurrent review to include Length of Stay (LOS) using appropriate criteria.
  • Reviews previous and present medical care practices for patterns; trends incidents of under-or over-utilization of resources incidental to providing medical care.
  • Acts as referral approval authority for designated referrals per local/AF/DHA/DoD/national guidance and standards. Refers all first-level review failures to the SGH or other POC for further review and disposition.
  • Verifies eligibility of beneficiaries using Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS). Obtains pertinent information from patients/callers and updates data in MHS GENESIS, local referral database, and other office automation software programs as appropriate and directed.
  • Ensures and monitors specialty care referrals for appropriateness, medical necessity, and if the appointment, diagnostic testing, or procedure requested is a covered benefit according to appropriate health plan. If unsure, coordinates with TRICARE Regional Office Clinical Liaison Nurse or reviews TRICARE Operations Manual.
  • Receives and makes patient telephone calls, written, or e-mail correspondence regarding specialty clinic appointments and referrals following MTF-specific processes.
  • Routinely monitors referral management queue to ensure patient referrals are appointed and closed-out.
  • Keeps abreast of MTF and local market services and capabilities. Updates capability report as needed/directed.
  • Conducts referral reconciliation report as directed, identifying all open referrals and provides notification to appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Follows applicable local MTF/AF/DHA/DoD instructions, policies, and guidelines.
  • Completes medical record documentation and coding, and designated tracking logs and data reporting as required by local MTF/AF/DHA/DoD instructions, policies, and guidance.
  • Monitors active duty, reserve/guard admissions to civilian hospitals and notifies Case Manager and Patient Administration as required.
  • Serves as a liaison with headquarters, TRICARE regional offices, MTF staff and professional organizations concerning Utilization Management practices.
  • Collaborates with staff/departments, including, but not limited to: Executive Management, Resource Management, Medical Records, Patient Administration, Group Practice Managers, Health Care Integrators, Coders/Coding Auditors, Population Health Nurse Consultants, Medical Management, Referral Management, TRICARE Operations, patient care teams, Quality Improvement, and the Managed Care Support Contractors.
  • Coordinates and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, designated facility meetings, and Care Coordination meetings. Shares knowledge and experiences gained from own clinical practice and education relevant to nursing and utilization management.
  • Participates in the orientation, education and training of other staff. May serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility. Provides relevant and timely information to these groups and assists with decision-making and process improvement. Participates in customer service initiatives, performance and quality improvement measures and medical readiness activities designed to enhance health services.
  • Must maintain a level of productivity and quality consistent with: complexity of the assignment; facility policies and guidelines; established principles, ethics and standards of practice of professional nursing; the Case Management Society of America (CMSA); Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH); The Joint Commission (TJC); Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI); and other applicable Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Defense (DoD), and service-specific guidance and policies. Must also comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program, infection control and safety policies and procedures.
  • Completes all required electronic medical record training, MTF-specific orientation and training programs, and any AF/DHA/DoD mandated Utilization Management training.
  • Ensures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives. Promote and contribute quality performance, performance improvement programs, and nursing practice in a setting that supports professional practice and sets a positive example; identify and deliver excellence in the delivery of nursing services and care to patients/residents; introduces and disseminates best practices in nursing services. Proactively identifies process issues that could lead to negative patient outcomes and participates in the appropriate safety reporting processes for the facility.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education:  Possess a Associates Degree of Nursing in Nursing.  Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

* Experience:  Must have 36 total months of nursing experience in a direct patient care clinical setting, with 24 months of utilization management and/or utilization review.  Must have experience in Patient Advocacy and Customer Relations.

* Licensure:  Current, unrestricted RN license from any state.

* Life Support Certification:  Current AHA or ARC BLS Certifications.

* Additional Certifications: Additionally,Certified/certification eligible in relevant specialty, such as Certified Managed Care Nurse through the American Board of Managed Care Nurses or Certified Informatics Nursing, Ambulatory Care Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing or Nursing Case Management through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

* Security:  Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

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