Registered Nurse Utilization Review

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital

Department: Utilization Review

Schedule: Days | Full - Time

Pay range: $84,060.91 - $118,668.99

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Perform prospective, concurrent, and retrospective reviews of admissions and service requests using evidence-based criteria (e.g., InterQual, MCG) to ensure medical necessity and adherence to reimbursement policies.

• Manage and consult on high-acuity or complex cases, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the level of care matches the patient's clinical status and facility protocols.

• Mitigate financial risk by overseeing compliance with federal (CMS) and third-party payer regulations, assisting staff with precertification, accurate coding, and the management of claim denials or appeals.

• Lead the healthcare team in assessing and coordinating discharge needs, ensuring safe patient transitions while preparing statistical reports to identify trends in resource utilization.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire dateor job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board ofNursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtainedprior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 3+ years of clinical experience required, Observation experience

• Experience in Utilization Management, Case Management, or Care Coordination

• Experience working in a remote environment

Equal employment opportunity employer

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