Manager Utilization Management & Clinical Appeals

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director Utilization Management, provides leadership for utilization management nurses, payor liaison/utilization management specialists and preauthorization staff assigned to the utilization management department. Participates in the design, development, implementation and improvement of the utilization management model at Brown University Health. Fosters patient and family centered care in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision and values.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:
Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides for leadership of utilization management nurses, payor liaisons and other preauthorization staff including orientation, continuing education, and competency assessment. Participates in the interviewing process. Recommends selection of staff, direct activities and evaluates professional and support staff to optimize achievement of goals and objectives.
In collaboration with the Director of Utilization Management develops measurements for evaluating staff competencies and orientation.
Acts as a resource to utilization managers and payor liaisons and support staff. Develops departmental policies and strategic plans.
In collaboration with the director utilization management and the medical director of utilization management identifies institutional needs and determines priorities.
Develops, analyzes and adheres to departmental and capital and operating budgets, ensuring appropriate staffing and resources are in place to support utilization management standards of practice.
Provides for the effective utilization of resources (people, financial, material and equipment) to meet established goals and objectives.
Responsible to be an on-call resource to all system utilization management nurses on rotating weekend and holidays
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Effective utilization of resources
Management of continuous quality improvement
High quality, high value patient-focused services
Resource productivity
Fiscal responsibility
Development and implementation of effective quality programs
Customer satisfaction
Performance improvements year-to-year
Positive feedback from peers, direct reports and staff
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION

Must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
Master's degree in nursing or other health discipline preferred.
Understands the provisions of the Nurse Practice act of the State of Rhode Island.
Certification in case management preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE

Five years relevant clinical/utilization management experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
Experience should demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of utilization review criteria.
Previous case management/utilization management leadership experience is highly desirable
SUPERVISION

Management responsibility for up to 40 FTEs.
Pay Range

$97,718.40-$195,436.80
EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type

M-F 730-4PM
Work Shift

Day
Daily Hours

8 hours
Driving Required

No

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