Utilization Management RN

VitalCore Health Strategies • Hopkinton, MA

2d • $100,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has a Full-Time opening for a Utilization Management RN at the Regional Office in Hopkinton, MA. At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment with 1+ years of experience or as an LPN with 5+ years of experience.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Med Surg, Case Management, and/or Discharge Planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Regional Office Case Manager for an incarcerated population, advocating for optimum healthcare.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and confidential records.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
• Review all aspects of facility patient care.
• Review referrals for offsite treatment and care for appropriateness and best utilization of resources.
• Act as a Liaison with all offsite providers, both specialty as well as hospitals.
• Review medical transports to Emergency Departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Oversee hospitalized cases, including reviewing daily clinicals and providing information to facility MD and team.
• Assist with hospital discharge planning to ensure goals of care are met.
• Seek infirmary level bed placement when care is needed on a higher level.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the regional office.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed