Utilization Review RN

Utilization Review RN

The Utilization Review RN reviews client health records to ensure proper utilization of treatment resources.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Coordinates and reviews all medical records, as assigned to caseload.
• Actively participates in Case Management and Treatment Team meetings
• Serves as on-going educator to all departments.
• Responsible for reviewing patient charts in order to assess whether the criteria for admission and continuation of treatment is being met; gathering data and responding to request for records from fiscal intermediary; gathering clinical and fiscal information and communicating status of both open and closed accounts for multiple levels of Utilization Review and Case Management reporting
• Able to work independently and use sound judgment.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and intermediary guidelines related to inpatient, acute care hospitalization, as well as lower levels of care for the continuity of treatment.
• Coordinates discharge referrals as requested by clinical staff, fiscal intermediary, patients, and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is a mid-shift (3pm - 11:30pm) and will need to work on weekends.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in social work, behavioral or mental health, nursing or other related health field preferred.
• CA RN License Required
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with the population of the facility and previous experience in utilization management preferred.

Skills & Abilities Requirements:

• Communication
• Planning & Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail

Physical Requirements:

• Body Positions: Sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
• Body Movements: Arm and hand dexterity.
• Body Senses: Must have command of close and distant sight, color perception and hearing.
• Strength: Ability to lift and move up to 25-pounds.

Working Environment:

• Work in an office, where the climate is controlled.
• OSHA exposure category: I

1. Category I Position includes tasks that involve exposure to Blood borne Pathogens.
2. Category II Position includes tasks that do not have exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, however employment may require unplanned Category I tasks.
3. Category III Positions includes tasks that do not involve exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. This position would not be required to perform Category I tasks.