RN Utilization Review Full-time
Memorial Health (IL)

Utilization Review Nurse

Memorial Health (IL) Jacksonville, IL 62650, US
$35.92 - $57.47 / hour
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Utilization Review and Clinical Documentation Improvement, this role will be responsible for providing clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient medical records to evaluate the documentation and utilization of acute care services. This includes facilitation of appropriate physician documentation of care to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. Additionally, this role will be responsible for performing utilization review of all patients presenting for hospitalization to assist in identifying patients appropriate for admission to inpatient, observation, or other patient care status. This position conducts continued stay review evaluating the medical necessity, appropriateness and efficient use of health care services of all hospitalizations (inpatient & outpatient). This role will collaborate with the health care team to optimally certify the level of care.n

Schedule: 0900-2100, every third weekend.

72 Hour Per Pay Period



Education:

Associates Degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Evidence of continuing professional development

 

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois required

 

Experience:

Minimum of 3- 5 years of recent acute care and/or home health nursing or case management experience required. Previous utilization review experience strongly preferred.

 

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Understanding of healthcare reimbursement mechanisms preferred.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated adaptability to changes in health care environment with proactive problem solving attitudes

Understanding of the principles of performance improvement, team collaboration, and conflict resolution


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