Utilization Management RN

EvergreenHealthKirkland, WA
81d$47 - $76

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced RN to join the Care Management Team. The RN in our Care Management department specializes in assessing hospital admissions for status per defined criteria and reviews for appropriate utilization of resources. This role ensures continuity and coordination of care for patients before, during, and after hospitalization, and ensures that payer conditions are met. In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, the RN supervises progress and recommends appropriate clinical interventions to nursing staff and attending physicians, ensuring CMS guidelines are met. The RN also ensures that patients and families have access to resources for post-hospital care needs, monitors patients' medical progress, identifies and addresses patient needs/gaps in service as they move through the system, and obtains authorization for discharge planning as appropriate. Additionally, the RN takes action to correct variances in length of stay by following up with physicians and payers as needed, provides utilization reviews, meeting all time requirements, and addresses the discharge appeal process in collaboration with the physician, Director/Manager, and/or Social Worker. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

  • Current State of Washington RN license.
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing or actively pursuing a degree in Nursing.
  • Three (3) years of experience as an RN with a combination of acute care and/or case management experience.
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
  • Knowledge of the healthcare financial environment, reimbursement, and levels of care.
  • Knowledge of community resources and how to access them effectively and efficiently.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to lead and coordinate an interdisciplinary team and deal effectively with patients and families from a variety of backgrounds and with varied emotional and medical needs.
  • Age-appropriate developmental assessment skills.
  • Excellent communication skills to ensure and deliver safe patient care and to provide a legal record of this care.
  • Accountability for professional nursing practice, commitment to patient care, and commitment to uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.

Nice To Haves

  • Master's degree in Nursing or other experience and/or educational preparation that would provide the foundation for Nursing Case Management.

Responsibilities

  • Assess hospital admissions for status per defined criteria.
  • Review for appropriate utilization of resources.
  • Ensure continuity and coordination of care for patients before, during, and after hospitalization.
  • Supervise progress and recommend appropriate clinical interventions to nursing staff and attending physicians.
  • Ensure CMS guidelines are met.
  • Ensure patients and families have access to resources for post-hospital care needs.
  • Monitor patients' medical progress and identify/address patient needs/gaps in service.
  • Obtain authorization for discharge planning as appropriate.
  • Correct variances in length of stay by following up with physicians and payers.
  • Provide utilization reviews and meet all time requirements.
  • Address the discharge appeal process in collaboration with the physician, Director/Manager, and/or Social Worker.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision and dental insurance
  • On-demand virtual health care
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Paid Time Off/Vacation
  • Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary identity theft protection
  • Voluntary legal insurance
  • Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
  • Free parking
  • Commuter benefits

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Hospitals

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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