On Call Acute RN Utilization Review - Mental Health 194

Telecare Corporation • Santa Cruz, CA

18h • $70 - $86

About The Position

The Utilization Review (UR) Nurse works collaboratively with the county or customer utilization and 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 response to treatment. The UR Nurse will support programs as assigned and attend treatment team meetings.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing Program (RN).
• Two (2) years of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.
• Current RN State license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care 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

• Ensure that the care provided is appropriate and medically necessary
• Ensure that medical record documentation explains the care provided as well as the members served response to treatment
• Support programs as assigned
• Attend treatment team meetings

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