Utilization Management Registered Nurse (RN) - Remote
Guidehealth · Chicago, IL, United States · Posted Jul 7, 2026
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The Utilization Management Registered Nurse is responsible for performing utilization review activities in compliance with federal and state regulations, URAC standards, and Guidehealth policies. This role applies established medical necessity criteria to obtain, analyze, and accurately document clinical information from medical records in support of utilization determinations.
The UMRN works collaboratively with providers, medical directors, and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality review processes.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Utilization Review & Clinical Determinations
Performing timely reviews of healthcare services, including precertification and concurrent reviews, using approved medical necessity criteria.
Accurately documenting clinical findings, criteria application, and determinations in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Communicating review determinations (written and/or verbal) to providers, members, and other required parties within established timeframes.
Clinical Collaboration
Collaborating with the Medical Director and Peer Reviewer(s) on cases requiring further review of: Medical necessity
Appropriate treatment plans
Intensity and duration of inpatient or outpatient services
Quality of care concerns
Interfacing routinely with ordering providers and provider organizations; communicate with members or their representatives when appropriate.
Integrating of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into daily workflow. Offer feedback and assist in ‘teaching’ AI to make AI tools more reliable and user-friendly.
Care Coordination & Quality Support
Initiating referrals of identified patients to disease management or population health programs to support continuity and quality of care.
Participating in quality management activities and performance improvement initiatives.
Assisting in the development of UM/PHM Committee materials and packets, including review of cases impacting performance metrics and identification of trends within assigned IPA(s).
Compliance & Professional Standards
Maintaining strict confidentiality of member information and case documentation.
Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions and medical groups.
Integrating current knowledge of medical group guidelines and URAC standards into daily review activities.
Maintaining continued professional growth and education consistent with current nursing practice standards and the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED FOR SUCCESS
Registered Nurse with an active and unrestricted Illinois State License.
Three years of experience in a variety of health care settings.
Knowledge of utilization review, managed care, and community health.
The State of Illinois requires Nursing Professional Staff to complete 20 hours of CE per 2-year license renewal cycle.
Computer skills including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
Strong organizational, writing, and speaking skills are necessary.
Ability to prioritize and react based on rapidly changing business needs.
Excellent clinical judgment, compassion, and a positive attitude.
WHAT WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE
Interest in Informatics
Knowledge in Population Health and Disparities
Previous Health insurance experience
The salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year based upon experience and qualifications.
ALIVE with Purpose: How We Thrive at Guidehealth
At Guidehealth, our values come to life in everything we do.
We are Driven by A ccountability — grounded in transparency, reliability, and integrity as we navigate challenges and opportunities alike.
Always Growing, Always L earning — staying curious and continuously improving inspires us to shape a better future for healthcare.
With Collaborative I nnovation, we solve problems creatively, making every experience better for our employees and the patients we serve.
At Guidehealth, Every V oice Matters — we believe our collective strength is rooted in the unique perspectives of each team member.
And through E mpathy in Action, we build stronger connections with those who count on us.
This is what it means to be ALIVE with purpose. This is how we thrive — together — at Guidehealth.
BENEFITS:
While you are hard at work advancing value-based healthcare, we are here to ensure YOU have the care you and your family need and the opportunities for growth and development. Our commitments to you include:
Work from Home: Guidehealth is a fully remote company, providing you the flexibility to spend less time commuting and more time focusing on your professional goals and personal needs.
Keep Health a Priority: We offer comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to keep you covered.
Plan for the Future: Our 401(k) plan includes a 3% employer match to your 6% contribution.
Have Peace of Mind: We provide Life and Disability insurance for those "just in case" moments. Additionally, we offer voluntary Life options to keep you and yo…