Utilization Management RN

Texas Connect, Inc. (TCI) is a Management Services Organization (MSO). ‍ As an MSO, we are dedicated to providing business and administrative services for healthcare providers, such as medical practices and hospital systems, allowing them to focus on patient care. TCI handles crucial backend functions, such as Information Technology, Billing, and Medical Coding. This allows our client healthcare organizations to delegate these and other essential, but non-medical tasks to TCI to improve operational efficiency. https://www.texasconnectinc.com

There are 6 open positions for this role. The Utilization Management (UM) RN performs utilization review activities, including, but not limited to, precertification, ensures appropriate level of care and status (Inpatient, Outpatient, and Observation) throughout admission and performs initial reviews, concurrent reviews, and retrospective reviews according to guidelines. Determines the medical necessity of requests by performing first level reviews. The UM nurse ensures a process that is efficient for providing care, ensuring timely and appropriate levels of care for the incoming patients. UM RN is responsible for preparing cases for Physician Advisor for 2nd level review. UM RN delegates accordingly to LVN and works in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team to manage the care of patients in an ethical and fiduciary responsible manner. This position is hybrid with remote and in-office assignment.