Job Description

**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Pre-Authorization Nurse 2 reviews prior authorization requests for appropriate care and setting, following guidelines and policies, and approves services or forward requests to the appropriate stakeholder. The Pre-Authorization Nurse 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. The Pre-Authorization Nurse 2 completes medical necessity and level of care reviews for requested services using clinical judgment and refers to internal stakeholders for review depending on case findings. + Educates providers on utilization and medical management processes. + Enters and maintains pertinent clinical information in various medical management systems. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. + Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures. **Use your skills to make an impact** **Required Qualifications** + Active Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Virginia or obtain a license in a state that participates in the compact license, (eNLC) with no disciplinary action + Ability to be licensed in multiple states without restrictions + Minimum two, (2) years varied clinical nursing experience in an acute care, skilled or rehabilitation setting + Intermediate to Advanced knowledge using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, navigating multiple systems and platforms and ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic technical difficulties in a remote environment + Ability to work independently under general instructions and with a team **Preferred Qualifications** + Health Plan experience working with large carriers + Compact nursing licensure + Previous Medicare/Medicaid experience a plus + Previous experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning and/or home health or rehab + Certification in Case Management (CCM) or Managed Care Nursing (CMCN) + Experience working with MCG or Interqual guidelines **Additional Information** **Workstyle:** Remote work at home **Location:** Virginia or reside in a state participating in a compact license, (eNLC) **Travel:** Less than 5% for market meetings as business needs. **Hours:** Must be able to work 8 hours Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern- May be required to work rotating holidays or weekends as determined by business needs **Work at Home Guidance** 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. A minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is required. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. **SSN Alert:** Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website. **Interview Format:** As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. 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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 08-18-2025 **About us** Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. ​**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

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Bi-weekly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Remote work, Home office, Monday to Friday,

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