Nurse Manager, Utilization Management- Physical Health

Pay Plan Title: NurseManager, Utilization ManagementWorking Title: Nurse Manager, Utilization Management – Physical HealthCost Center:4700/ Utilization ManagementFLSA Status: ExemptPosting Salary Range:$78,624 - $105,158Office Location: Remote within North CarolinaPOSTING DETAILSMake an ImpactTrillium Health Resources is a Tailored Plan and Managed Care Organization (MCO) serving 46 counties across North Carolina. We manage services for individuals with serious mental health needs, substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and intellectual/development (IDD) disabilities. Our mission is to help individuals and families build strong foundations for healthy, fulfilling lives. Why Work for UsTrillium believes that empowering others begins with supporting our team. We offer our employees: A collaborative, mission-driven work environmentCompetitive benefits and work-from-home options for most positionsOpportunities for professional growth in a diverse inclusive cultureEvery day, our work changes lives – from children thriving through early intervention and school-based therapies, to adults with severe mental illness living independently and contributing to their communities. What We're Looking ForTrillium Health Resources has a career opening for a Nurse Manager, Utilization Management – Physical Health to join our team! The Nurse Manager, Utilization Management – Physical Health leads day-to-day utilization management operations and oversees utilization management teams responsible for authorization and clinical review workflows. The role is accountable for performance monitoring, staff guidance, and manages workflow execution to ensure timely, accurate determinations and consistent application of review standards. Lead utilization management teams and oversee daily authorization workflows, including intake, review coordination, and determination processing. Manage staff workload to ensure timely completion of authorization activities. Monitor turnaround times, decision accuracy, and documentation quality across the team. Review cases and decisions to ensure consistent application of clinical criteria and policies. Provide clinical guidance and direction to staff on complex or escalated authorization issues. Resolve provider concerns, complaints, and authorization-related escalations. Employee BenefitsTrillium knows that work/life balance is essential. That's why we offer: Typical working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; flexible work schedules available for some positions with management approvalWork-from-home options available for most positionsHealth Insurance with no premium for employee coverageFlexible Spending Accounts24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays in your first yearNC Local Government Retirement Pension (defined-benefit plan) systems-funds/local-governmental-employees-retirement-system-lgers/lgers-handbook401k with 5% employer match and immediate vestingPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employerQuarterly stipend for remote work suppliesQualificationsAssociate's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of experience as an RN in utilization review, utilization management, or prior authorization, to include experience in clinical acute inpatient care (ER, ICU, Med-Surg), post-acute care, health plan operations, and/or behavioral health;Bachelor's degree in Nursing and one (1) year of experience as an RN in utilization review, utilization management, or prior authorization, to include experience in clinical acute inpatient care (ER, ICU, Med-Surg), post-acute care, health plan operations, and/or behavioral health;Equivalent combination of education and experience. Active North Carolina Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).Must have a valid driver's license. Must reside within North Carolina. Must be able to travel within catchment as required. PreferredSupervisory experience of two (2) or more employeesPrevious working experience with MedicaidExperience with InterQual guidelines and/or NC Medicaid Clinical Coverage PoliciesDeadline for ApplicationOctober 12, 2026 at 11:59 PMTrillium Health Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and a drug-free workplace. All candidates must pass a drug test as a condition of employment. J-18808-Ljbffr