Contingent UR/LTSS Registered Nurse

🕒 July 30

🚗 Michigan – Remote

🚗 Michigan – Remote

💵 $36 - $42 / hour

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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iMPROve Health

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1984

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

💼 Consulting

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance • Consulting

iMPROve Health is a national, fully-remote organization that specializes in healthcare quality improvement and review services. For about 40 years it has provided independent medical review, utilization review, Medicare and Medicaid program support, research methodologies, data analysis, outreach strategies, and dispute resolution (including Independent Dispute Resolution under the No Surprises Act). The organization is URAC-accredited for more than 20 years, is a certified independent dispute resolution entity, and delivers QI solutions, peer review, and related consulting services to healthcare stakeholders across multiple states.

📋 Description

• Perform utilization review activities according to program requirements, contractual obligations, clinical guidelines, and regulatory standards • Conduct telephonic Nursing Facility Level of Care reviews for Michigan Medicaid beneficiaries • Perform verification, secondary, and quality reviews for LTSS cases • Conduct virtual Home Help assessments using Microsoft Teams • Review medical records, assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation to determine eligibility and medical necessity • Apply evidence-based clinical criteria and state regulations to support review determinations • Manage cases from assignment through completion while meeting turnaround times • Document findings accurately in secure electronic systems and state portals • Communicate with providers, beneficiaries, and internal staff about findings and additional information requests • Participate in administrative hearings and appeals when required • Maintain knowledge of contractual requirements, Medicaid regulations, and clinical guidelines • Comply with HIPAA, FISMA, URAC, CMS, organizational policies, and security requirements • Participate in training, calibration, and quality assurance activities • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required • Long-Term Care/LTSS experience required • Utilization Review (UR) and/or Utilization Management (UM) experience required • Minimum of 3–5 years of combined experience in utilization review/utilization management and long-term care or LTSS • Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred • Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree • Experience working with Michigan Medicaid or other state-based healthcare contracts preferred • Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS), Nursing Facility Level of Care (LOC) determinations, and long-term care regulations preferred • Excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking, analytical, and documentation skills • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain and defend clinical review determinations • Experience with electronic health records, secure web-based portals, and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting productivity, quality, and timeliness expectations • Minimum availability of 4–8 hours per week required • Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% remote work • Flexible contingent work schedule • Opportunities for additional hours based on program needs • Meaningful clinical practice supporting healthcare quality and outcomes