Utilization Review Nurse

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary This position facilitates utilization management processes to support the right care is provided at the right place at the right time. To accomplish these goals, the UR, Nurse applies established criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of admission, level of care, continued hospitalization and readiness for care transition; assures timely movement of patients throughout the continuum of care by conducting concurrent review and proactively resolving care, service, or transition of care delays/issues as necessary; in collaboration with the care team. This position provides third‑party payers clinical information to assure reimbursement; and coordinating care with the treatment team, patient, family, and others. Communicates with physicians for appropriate documentation to support authorization of services. Responsibilities Patients/Families, Hospital staff, Medical staff, Community agencies, and Insurance Companies are served by conducting interpersonal relationships in a manner that projects a positive image of the department and hospital. All contacts with customers are friendly, helpful and courteous. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. Five (5) years of health care experience as a Registered Nurse. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Strong assessment and critical thinking skills. Physical Requirements Standing Walking Sitting Reaching Talking Seeing Hearing Tasting Smelling Carrying Pushing Pulling Lifting Moving Job Details Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Care Management Work Type: Per Diem Salary Range: $32.48 - $38.98 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr