Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist

Lifepoint Health • Englewood, CO

3d • $39 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is a 96-bed behavioral health hospital serving the Englewood area. The Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist supports patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric or emotional disorders. The role combines assessment, triage, admission and precertification processes, and the coordination and delivery of general and psychiatric nursing care.

The nurse helps ensure patients’ safety and well-being, follows medical orders and treatment plans, advocates for patients, and works with the clinical team, on-call physician, and community providers to address patients’ needs. The schedule is full-time days, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The listed pay range is $39.15–$52.85 per hour.

Requirements

• Current Colorado or Compact State RN license.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care certifications; these are preferred, with certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receive inquiry calls and assist callers with scheduling face-to-face, phone, or tele-assessments; triage individuals based on safety risk.
• Assess patients presenting for assessment, or ensure assessment by a qualified mental health professional.
• Screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and provide quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders.
• Coordinate with the clinical team and on-call physician to ensure patient needs are met at the facility or through appropriate community providers.
• Explain treatment to patients and families to help reduce fear and other barriers to accepting and continuing care.
• Complete admission and precertification processes with external payers as necessary.
• Administer nursing care and assist with direct care for ill or injured patients.
• Coordinate and deliver general and psychiatric nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.
• Ensure medical orders are followed, initiate and follow treatment planning, and act as a patient advocate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree