Utilization Review Nurse/Case Management

Utilization Review Nurse/Case Management

Part-Time On-site St. Marys, OH 45885, USA

Description

Hours of Job:

• Part Time - 40 hours/5 days per pay period
• 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
• Every third weekend rotation off-site; less than 3 hours per scheduled weekend

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• The Utilization Review Coordinator reviews and clarifies patient status, applies initial and continued stay criteria to determine medical necessity, prepares clinical reviews to support payer authorization of hospital stays, and follows inpatient and observation cases through resolution with clear, trackable documentation in WellSky CarePort.
• Follows secondary review process as necessary.
• Provides continued stay reviews for behavioral health and attends the twice weekly team meetings.
• Identifies and documents avoidable variances and denial activity. Arranges P2P appeals.
• Audits and maintains compliance for IMM and MOON delivery.
• Cross trains to other positions in Case Management for coverage needs
• Must be receptive to changes as the position demands
• Practices the Caring Model.

Requirements:

• Clinical/Psychosocial skills in acute care setting.
• Strong team player with internal and external customers.
• Must be adept and organized and work effectively and efficiently with staff and physicians
• Patient advocacy, compliance, and confidentiality are a must.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school is required.
• Current Ohio Licensed Nurse.

Experience:

• Background in Nursing required with 5 years or more of recent acute care clinical experience.

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