On Call Acute LVN Utilization Review Nurse - Mental Health 194

Telecare Corporation • Santa Cruz, CA

19h • $43 - $53

About The Position

The Utilization Review (UR) Nurse works collaboratively with the treatment team to ensure that the care provided is appropriate and medically necessary. The UR Nurse also ensures that medical record documentation explains the care provided as well as the members served responses to treatment.

The Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed locked acute psychiatric inpatient program for adults aged 18+, diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI),  experiencing a mental health emergency and require intensive treatment and support.

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited LVN program.
• Two (2) years of acute inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.
• Current LVN State license.
• Current BLS certification
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
• If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

Responsibilities

• The Utilization Review (UR) Nurse works collaboratively with the treatment team to ensure that the care provided is appropriate and medically necessary.
• The UR Nurse also ensures that medical record documentation explains the care provided as well as the members served responses to treatment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift).  Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees