UTILIZATION REVIEW COORDINATOR (URC)

UHS•Flowood, MS

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120-bed behavioral health facility located in Flowood, MS, providing psychiatric services for adults, children, and adolescents, including both inpatient and outpatient services. The facility aims to help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health through individualized treatment in a safe and nurturing environment. The Utilization Review Coordinator proactively monitors the utilization of services to optimize reimbursement and ensures adherence to the hospital's utilization review plan for effective and efficient use of hospital services, as well as the appropriateness of admissions and extended stays. Employees at Brentwood and UHS value a patient-care-first environment, supportive leadership, and opportunities for career growth, learning, and advancement through robust continuing education options and skills diversification.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in Mississippi
1-3 years of psychiatric experience required

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 3 - 5 years experience in psychiatric setting

Responsibilities

Proactively monitors utilization of continuum of services and optimize reimbursement for Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare
Monitors adherence to the hospital's utilization review plan to ensure the effective and efficient use of hospital services
Monitor the appropriateness of hospital admissions and extended hospitals stays