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The Compliance Nurse 2 reviews utilization management activities and documentation to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. The Compliance Nurse 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Please Note: This role will follow a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule within a Wednesday through Sunday work week. The assigned schedule will be either Wednesday through Saturday or Thursday through Sunday, with work hours scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Compliance Nurse 2 collects and analyzes data daily, weekly, monthly or as needed to assess outcome and operational metrics for the team and individuals. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related workstreams. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Assignments are varied and often complex, requiring independent judgment, critical thinking, and interpretation of guidelines to determine appropriate courses of action. Follows established guidelines, regulatory turnaround times, and procedures for processing QIO fast track appeals and expedited authorization requests.

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Required Qualifications ? ?

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in a compact state with no disciplinary action.??

• Must have?valid?compact license or?reside?in a compact state and be eligible to upgrade to compact licensure.??

• Three (3) or more years of consecutive UM experience for a health plan OR two (2) or more years of consecutive UM auditing experience in a traditional Quality or Compliance role at a health plan OR one (1) or more years of home health?utilization?management experience for a health plan??

• Effective telephonic and virtual communication skills??

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word,?Outlook?and Excel??

• Ability to work independently under general instructions and within a team.??

• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences?

Preferred Qualifications ? ?

• The ideal candidate for this opening would be a current member of the One Home / Home Solutions UM Team who has been in their current position for 12+ months?

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field?

• Clinical experience in a home health and/or Skilled Nursing Facility setting?

• Clinical experience working QIO appeals,expeditedrequest reviews and/or compliance

• Health Plan experience??

Additional Information ? ?

• This position is within a department thatoperatesin EST.

• This position offers a flexible schedule?of?Monday to Sunday, between 8 am and 8 pm EST with occasional overtime.

• This position follows a 4-day workweek consisting of ten-hour shifts, available schedules include:

• Wednesday - Saturday

• Thursday - Sunday

Work-At-Home Requirements ? ?

• Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office (Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role).??

• A minimum standard speed for?optimal?performance is 25mbs?download?x 10mbs upload?is?required.??

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• A dedicated office space lacking ongoing interruptions so you can meet productivity requirements, and?to protect?member PHI / HIPAA information.?

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$71,100 - $97,800 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at?Humana.com?and at?CenterWell.com.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.