RN Utilization Review - Patient & Family Services - Per Diem
Apply Job ID JR11907 Date posted 05/19/2026This Role is On-Site
Who We Are:
Southern NH Medical Centers strives to keep patients on a continuous track to discharge and receive the continuity of care that our patients and their families need. Our Patient and Family Services Department is the driving force to assure communication, respect, and safety follows our patients throughout the admission phase, all the way through the discharge process. This department includes a dedicated team of Case Managers, Social Workers, and Interpreters that ensure that all care is equal, and our patient's dignity is maintained above all else.
About the Job:
The Utilization Review/Denial Specialist works with the care team to evaluate medical acuity for the appropriate level of care orders and documentation to facilitate insurance coverage, and proactively prevent denials. This specialist ensures level of care charges are applied accurately and meet compliance with CMS and commercial insurance guidelines as well as reviewing appeal options for medical necessity insurance denials
What You’ll Do:
- Assess acute medical necessity utilizing appropriate criteria.
- Collect and trend Utilization Review data metrics.
- Review appeal options for commercial insurance, RAC, and QIO medical necessity denials.
- Understand and apply CMS Regulations to meet compliance
Who You Are:
- Current NH Nursing License as a Registered Nurse.
- ASN accepted; BSN required within 10 years of hire.
- A minimum of 5-years' of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience in use of Interqual, Milliman or other Healthcare acute criteria preferred.
Why You’ll Love Us:
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
- Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
- Student Loan Forgiveness & Discounts
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans
- Continuous earned time accrual