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RN Utilization Review

Role overview

Summary

This role provides timely, evidence-based utilization review services to maximize quality care and cost-effective outcomes. You will advocate for effective medical treatment for injured employees while working in a remote environment, contributing to Sedgwick's mission of supporting clients from leading brands.

Qualifications

  • Active unrestricted RN license in a state or territory of the United States.
  • Two (2) years of direct clinical experience as an RN.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
  • Preferred: Certification in case management, pharmacy, rehabilitation nursing or a related specialty.
  • Preferred: Compact licensure.

Responsibilities

  • Perform clinical assessments via information in medical files and assess injured employee’s situation.
  • Evaluate patient condition including treatment utilization and compliance.
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, claims examiners, clients, vendors, and supervisors as needed.
  • Negotiate appropriate level and intensity of care through use of medical and disability guidelines.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

About the company

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Sedgwick Ireland

  • Insurance
  • Startup
  • 201–500
Sedgwick, previously operating under the OSG Vericlaim brand, is Ireland's largest and longest established Specialist Third Party Administrator and Loss Adjuster. We are a SEDGWICK Company and part of the Global Sedgwick Organisation backed by the resources of the Leading Global Provider of technology enabled risk and claims solutions we can truly offer a local market based service operating to market leading international standards. Having built on our history and heritage as Chartered Loss Adjusters, today we provide a diverse and extensive range of outsource services for the Insurance and Financial Sectors in Ireland and Internationally. A unique business model incorporating industry and market experience, the application of behavioural science, lean process management and modern technology sets Sedgwick apart from the competition in our chosen markets. Providing the service layer between our clients and their customers we have a proven pedigree and reputation for operational excellence delivering the widest range of specialist and technical services in the market. The Sedgwick difference is our People and a desire to develop our talent for the benefit of all our stakeholders. Taking Care of People "Caring Counts” is at the heart of everything we do and the guiding principal in the development of Sedgwick becoming the leading broad based service provider we are today. We are Regulated as an Insurance Intermediary with the Central Bank of Ireland, have full EU Passport status and meet all Fiduciary and Corporate Governance Standards.

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Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

RN Utilization ReviewAs a nurse at Sedgwick, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career while advocating for patients in a nontraditional clinical setting.
  • Apply your RN clinical knowledge and experience to assist in the management of complex medical conditions, treatment planning and recovery from illness or injury.

  • Work in the best of both worlds - a rewarding career making an impact on the health and well-being of others in a remote work environment.

  • Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work and your career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees in a non-traditional setting. 

  • Enable our Caring Counts® mission of supporting injured employees from some of the world’s best brands and organizations. 

  • Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. 

  • Celebrate your career achievements and each other through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, team building initiatives and more. 

  • Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. 

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide timely, evidence-based utilization review services to maximize quality care and cost-effective outcomes.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE:

  • Performs clinical assessments via information in medical files; assesses injured employee’s situation which may include psychosocial needs.

  • Evaluates patient condition including treatment utilization and compliance. Evaluates need for and recommends alternative treatment.

  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, claims examiners, clients, vendors, supervisors and other parties as needed.

  • Negotiates appropriate level and intensity of care through use of medical and disability guidelines, adhering to quality assurance standards.

  • Acts as a resource in consulting with the client, nursing staff and claims examiners regarding treatment issues.

  • Performs treatment utilization management reviews.

  • Maintains client's privacy and confidentiality; promotes client safety and advocacy; and adheres to ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory standards.

EDUCATION AND LICENSING:

  • Active unrestricted RN license in a state or territory of the United States required. Compact licensure preferred. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience preferred. Certification in case management, pharmacy, rehabilitation nursing or a related specialty is highly preferred. Two (2) years of direct clinical experience as an RN is required..

TAKING CARE OF YOU :

  • Seeks innovative customer solutions.

  • Craves cutting edge opportunities. 

  • Wants dynamic company culture.

  • Passion about creativity. 

  • Seeks ongoing learning as a person and professional.

  • Thrives when solving challenging problems.

  • Wants achievements to be celebrated. 

  • We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.

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Work environment requirements may include –
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $63,000-$65,000/year.  A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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