Remote Optum Rn Jobs in Wichita, KS (NOW HIRING)

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Remote - Preference to reside in Greater Wichita, KS Area 

Facility: Via Christi Hospitals 

Department: Utilization Management  

Schedule: Day  l  PRN  

Salary Range: $40.41 - $57.05/hour 

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the charge in reviewing admissions and service requests to ensure every patient’s journey aligns with medical necessity and reimbursement standards.
• Act as a go-to consultant for our departmental teams, navigating the complexities of coding, documentation, and precertification to resolve claim denials and manage the appeals process seamlessly.
• Serve as a guardian of quality, overseeing and coordinating our adherence to federally mandated regulations and third-party payer rules.
• Step in to prepare statistical analyses and utilization reports that help shape our future strategies.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Demonstrated experience in Utilization Management (UM) or Case Management.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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