RN Utilization Management

To learn more about Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hiring Policies, please click here . Job Summary Utilization Management Nurse performs clinical review of prior approvals, network exceptions, benefit inquiries, inpatient medical/surgical admissions and outpatient procedures for providers, and/or other contracted lines of business. This role assesses and evaluates the efficiency and appropriateness of services for medical necessity through interpretation and review with evidenced-based criteria, clinical guidelines, corporate guidelines and policies and mandates and standards. Incumbent also facilitates and promotes appropriate care and quality toward cost effective and cost containment measures based on evidence. Requirements EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.…