Inpatient Care Management Nurse RN - Remote at UnitedHealth Group ","FormTypeId":null,"UrlLanguageCode":null,"PreviewType":0,"DateCreated":"2026-03-13T13:45:39.5319907","DateUpdated":"2026-07-13T17:56:15.0506395"}, "site"); Caring. Connecting. Growing together. With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve. Integrity Compassion Inclusion Relationships Innovation Performance Inpatient Care Management Nurse RN - Remote Requisition number: 2372543 Job category: Nursing Primary location: Atlanta, Georgia Date posted: 08/06/2026 Overtime status: Exempt Travel: No Share this job • Facebook • X • LinkedIn • Email Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. There"s an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Can you feel it? Bring that energy to a role that helps us offer a higher level of care than you"ll find anywhere else. Put your skills and talents to work in an effort that is seriously shaping the way health care services are delivered. As an Inpatient Care Management Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring proper utilization of our health services. This means you will be tasked with assessing and interpreting member needs and identifying solutions that will help our members live healthier lives. This is an inspiring job at a truly inspired organization. What makes your nursing career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You will work within an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you"ll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere. Schedule will vary to include some weekend requirements based off the business needs. You"ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: • Perform initial and concurrent review of inpatient cases applying evidenced-based criteria (InterQual criteria) • Discuss cases with facility healthcare professionals to obtain plans-of-care • Collaborate with Optum Enterprise Clinical Services Medical Directors on performing utilization management • Participation in discussions with the Clinical Services team to improve the progression of care to the most appropriate level • Consult with the Medical Director, as needed, for complex cases and make appropriate referrals to downstream partners • Apply clinical expertise when discussing case with internal and external Case Managers and Physicians • Identify delays in care or services and manage with MD • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures in end-to-end management of cases • Obtain clinical information to assess and expedite alternate levels of care • Facilitate timely and appropriate care and effective discharge planning • Participate in team meetings, education, discussions, and related activities • Maintain compliance with Federal, State and accreditation organizations • Identify opportunities for improved communication or processes • Participate in audit activities and meetings You"ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: • Active, unrestricted RN license in state of residence • 1+ years of clinical nursing experience in a Hospital setting • Proficiency in computer skills - Windows, IM, Excel (Microsoft Suite), Outlook, clinical platforms • Designated workspace and access to install secure high-speed internet via cable / DSL in home Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor"s degree • Compact RN license • 2+ years of acute inpatient case management experience/utilization review • 1+ years of experience in Utilization Review, either within an Acute Inpatient Hospital setting or within a health insurance company • Managed care experience • Experience performing discharge planning • All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group"s Telecommuter Policy Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you"ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. 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