Nurse Reviewer - IMR (Remote)

It takes great medical minds to create powerful solutions that solve some of healthcare’s most complex challenges. Join us and put your expertise to work in ways you never imagined possible. We know you’ve honed your career in a fast-moving medical environment. While Gainwell operates with a sense of urgency, you’ll have the opportunity to work more flexible hours. And working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work-life balance, continuous learning, and career development.

Summary

We are seeking a talented individual for a Nurse Reviewer who will be responsible for performing clinical reviews to determine if the medical record documentation supports the need for the service based on clinical criteria, coverage policies, and utilization and practice guidelines as defined by review methodologies specific to the contract for which services are being provided.

Your role in our mission

• Apply clinical knowledge to the process of assembling the appeal package for IMR (independent medical review) for physician review.
• Ensure clinically appropriateness of IMR determination letters.
• Perform triage and necessity of IMR expedited appeal requests using federal guidelines and state regulations.
• Perform level of care and utilization review by analyzing medical records and comparing against criteria to determine appropriateness and reasonableness of care.
• Apply critical thinking and decision making skills to determine if the medical record documentation supports the need for service while maintaining production goals and quality standards.
• Assists management with training new reviewers to include daily monitoring, mentoring, feedback and education.
• Maintains current knowledge of clinical criteria guidelines and/or coding guidelines; successfully completes required CEUs to maintain RN license.
• Responsible for attending training and scheduled meetings to enhance skills and working knowledge of clinical policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Actively cross-trains to perform reviews of multiple claim types to provide a flexible workforce to meet client needs.

What we're looking for

• Active, Unrestricted RN license from the United States and in the primary home residency, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), required
• 5+ years clinical experience in an inpatient hospital setting required
• 3+ years utilization review experience or claims auditing preferred
• Experience using InterQual criteria required
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment.

What you should expect in this role

• Home based position and you must have a work location within the continental US
• This position requires that you provide high speed internet connection and a work environment free from distractions
• Ability to work during normal business hours as this position requires frequent interactions with the team and other departments within the company
• Ability to work extended hours or on call every other weekend for business needs
• May be required to travel at least 10% of time based on business needs

Will accept applications until October 30, 2026.

The pay range for this position is $78,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.