Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Utilization Review

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

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About The Position

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The position is in Behavioral Health Utilization Review at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and works under general supervision. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment while applying advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

The position is full time at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period), with work hours of 0700–1930 and one weekend requirement. The role supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests and requires adherence to organizational policies and procedures and conduct consistent with compliance, safety, and high reliability.

Requirements

• No prior work experience required.
• Associate’s degree or higher, or a Diploma in Nursing, required upon hire.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing required within five years of employment in this position.
• Registered Nurse license and eligibility to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to apply advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions related to problem definition, data collection, interpretation, and analysis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with the patient, family, and healthcare team members.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Perform job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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