Telephonic Primary Nurse

Job Description:
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Today, Humana is a leader in consumer engagement. Throughout its diversified customer portfolio, the company provides guidance that can both help lower costs and lead to a better health plan experience.

Role: Inpatient Case Manager
Assignment: On-Site Concurrent Review
Location: This is a telephonic inpatient case manager that will review inpatient stays based on Milliman guidelines at hospitals in Colorado, primarly Denver and Colorado Springs.

Are you a fit?
Do you enjoy working with medical members? Do you have a desire to be in a position where you can 'provide guidance to our member population as it is related to their health care needs? If so, then read on!


Assignment Capsule
You will collaborate with other health care givers in reviewing actual and proposed medical care and services against established CMS Coverage Guidelines review criteria.
  • Manage network participation, care with specialty networks, care with DME providers and transfers to alternative levels of care using your knowledge of benefit plan design
  • Recommend services for Humana Plan members utilizing care alternatives available within the community and nationally
  • Identify potentially unnecessary services and care delivery settings, and recommend alternatives if appropriate by analyzing clinical protocols
  • Examine clinical programs information to identify members for specific case management and / or disease management activities or interventions by utilizing established screening criteria
  • Conduct admission review, post-discharge calls and discharge planning

    Key Competencies
  • Leveraging Technology: You are technological savvy and know how to appropriately share and use your knowledge to improve business results.
  • Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving. Acting as both a broker and consultant regarding resources, you engage others in problem solving without taking over.
  • Is Accountable: You meet clearly stated expectations and take responsibility for achieving results.
  • Clinical Knowledge: You understand clinical program design, implementation, management/monitoring to support choice in consumer medical care. Understands the medical utilization implications of such programs
  • Communication: You actively listen to others to understand their perspective and ensure continuous understanding regardless of communication channel or audience.

    Role Essentials
  • Active RN license in the state(s) in which the nurse is required to practice
  • Ability to be licensed in multiple states without restrictions
  • Prior clinical experience preferably in an acute care, skilled or rehabilitation clinical setting
  • Ability to work independently under general instructions and with a team
  • Valid driver's license and/or dependable transportation necessary

    Role Desirables
  • Education: BSN or Bachelors degree in a related field
  • Health Plan experience
  • Previous Medicare/Medicaid Experience a plus
  • Call center or triage experience
  • Previous experience in utilization management, discharge planning and/or home health or rehab
  • Bilingual is a plus

    Reporting Relationships
    You will report to a Manager or Supervisor. This area is under the leadership of the SVP & Chief Operating Officer.

    Additional Information

    Onsite Case Management at the following hospitals:

    Christus Santa Rosa - City Centre
    Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
    Baptist Medical Center
    University Hospital
    Northeast Baptist Hospital
    Southwest General Hospital
    Southeast General Hospital
    Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center

    Minimum Education Required: Associate

    Years of Experience Required: 3-5 Years

    Expected Travel Time: None

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  • Position Information
    • Company:
      Humana
    • Location:
      Austin, TX 78746
    • Job Status/Type:
      Full Time, Employee
    • Reference Code:
      33730
    Contact Information
    • Company:
      Humana