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Nurse Care Manager - Utilization Management (RN)

Telligen
United States, Iowa, West Des Moines
1776 West Lakes Parkway (Show on map)
Feb 05, 2026
The Manager of Utilization Management (UM) is responsible for the operational leadership, compliance oversight, and performance management of Utilization Management programs across assigned contracts and lines of business. This role ensures UM activities are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, accreditation standards (e.g., URAC), regulatory obligations, and evidence-based medical necessity criteria. The Manager oversees UM staff and workflows related to prior authorization, concurrent review, retrospective review, medical necessity determinations, peer review processes, and denial communications. The position is accountable for timeliness, quality, compliance, staff competency, and continuous improvement of UM operations while maintaining budgetary and performance expectations. What you'll do: UM Operations & Program Management Manage the day-to-day operations of Utilization Management programs across multiple contracts and populations. Lead planning, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing management of UM workflows to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and contractual requirements. Monitor key UM performance indicators including timeliness, determination accuracy, appeal overturn rates, and documentation quality. When risks or gaps are identified, leads root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Compliance, Accreditation & Process Improvement Ensure UM operations remain compliant with applicable federal and state regulations, client requirements, and accreditation standards (e.g., URAC). Partner with Quality and Compliance teams to support audits, corrective action plans (CAPs), policies, procedures, and readiness activities. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on clinical consistency, medical necessity application, letter accuracy, peer review processes, and regulatory adherence. Financial & Contract Accountability Maintain financial accountability for assigned UM contracts, including staffing models, productivity expectations, and budget adherence. Monitor operational performance against contractual service level agreements (SLAs) and utilization benchmarks. Participate in proposal development, pricing inputs, and operational feasibility discussions as a UM subject matter expert. Staff Leadership & Development Coach, guide, and direct UM staff to achieve individual, team, and organizational objectives. Ensure appropriate training, competency validation, and ongoing education for UM nurses, physician reviewers, and support staff. Foster a culture of accountability, clinical integrity, and continuous improvement consistent with Telligen's Management Philosophy that managers coach, engage, and support people to achieve results. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation Represent Telligen in meetings with clients, providers, regulators, and internal stakeholders related to UM operations. Collaborate with Medical Directors, Compliance, Quality, and Operations leadership to resolve issues and improve service delivery. May present UM outcomes, trends, and improvement initiatives to internal or external audiences. Industry Awareness & Special Projects Stay current on utilization management trends, regulatory updates, accreditation changes, and evolving medical management best practices. Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational goals. Required Skills and Experience Four year degree in nursing, health care, business, public health or a related field and/or equivalent training and/or experience Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN, CCNE), with an active, unrestricted RN license 5 years experience in healthcare environment including care management and/or health care quality improvement 3 - 5 years managing projects and/or a professional staff Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced and deadline driven environment Up to 20% local and overnight travel Preferred Skills and Experience Knowledge of the following healthcare quality principles: Health care services, health care organizations and programs Information management processes, electronic health records and healthcare information technology Quality improvement concepts, principles and process tools Basic statistics, data collection techniques, data analysis and graphic representation of data Who We Are: Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We work with state and federal government programs, as well as employers and health plans offering clinical, analytical, and technical expertise. Over our 50-year history, health care has evolved - and so have we. What hasn't changed is our deep commitment to those we serve. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions. Our business is our people and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and help shape the future of health. Are you Ready? We're on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health. Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business and share in our success. Community: We show up - for our clients, our communities and each other. Being a responsible corporate partner is part of who we are. Ingenuity: We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives. Integrity: We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence. Thank you for your interest in Telligen! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our mission-driven culture and stay up to speed. While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate. Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify Participants. Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms. Telligen is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Telligen is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-base basis. If you need assistance to navigate Telligen's careers website or to apply for a position, please send an email to careers@telligen.com