Inpatient Clinician Registered Nurse (RN)

California residents preferred.

EMERGENCY ROOM ADMISSIONS REVIEW NURSE

3-12 DAY SHIFT: 7:30AM - 08:30PM PACIFIC HOURS NON EXEMPT, 3 days a week will rotate.

TRAINING SCHEDULE WILL BE Monday thru Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM PACIFIC throughout a 2 - 3 month training and then will move to a 3 day/12 hour shift after training is completed. Training hours are mandatory.

This position supports our California Health Plan. Candidates can live anywhere in the USA if they have a valid CALIFORNIA RN license and must work the Pacific Time Zone shift hours as posted.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary
Molina Healthcare Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of care across the continuum, including behavioral health and long term care, for members with high need potential. HCS staff work to ensure that patients progress toward desired outcomes with quality care that is medically appropriate and cost-effective based on the severity of illness and the site of service.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Assesses inpatient services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost effectiveness and compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Analyzes clinical service requests from members or providers against evidence based clinical guidelines.
• Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility and expected length of stay for requested treatments and/or procedures.
• Conducts inpatient reviews to determine financial responsibility for Molina Healthcare and its members. May also perform prior authorization reviews and/or related duties as needed.
• Processes requests within required timelines.
• Refers appropriate cases to Medical Directors and presents them in a consistent and efficient manner.
• Requests additional information from members or providers in consistent and efficient manner.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other clinical programs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote Molina Care Model.
• Adheres to UM policies and procedures.
• Occasional travel to other Molina offices or hospitals as requested, may be required. This can vary based on the individual State Plan.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education
Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing.
Required Experience
3+ years hospital acute care/medical experience.
Required License, Certification, Association
Active, unrestricted State Registered Nursing (RN) license in good standing.
Must have valid driver's license with good driving record and be able to drive within applicable state or locality with reliable transportation.

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in Hospital Acute Care, ER or ICU, Prior Auth, Utilization Review / Utilization Management and knowledge of Interqual / MCG guidelines.

Preferred License, Certification, Association

Active, unrestricted Utilization Management Certification (CPHM).
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $30.37 - $59.21 / HOURLY
Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.