RN-Case Management (Utilization Review)
Job Title: RN-Case Management (Utilization Review)
Job Location: Bakersfield, CA 93306
Job Duration: 3 Months
(Possibilities of Extension)
Shift: 5X8 (40 hrs./Week)
Pay Range: $80/hr. on w2 (Negotiable).
Job Description:
Utilization Review Nurse II represents the fully experienced level in utilization review and discharge planning activities.
Obtains and evaluates medical records for in-patient admissions to determine if required documentation is present.
Obtains appropriate records as required by payor agencies and initiates Physician Advisories as necessary for unwarranted admissions.
Conducts on-going reviews and discusses care changes with attending physicians and others.
Formulates and documents discharge plans.
Provides on-going consultation and coordination with multiple services within the hospital to ensure efficient use of hospital resources.
Identifies pay source problems and provides intervention for appropriate referrals.
Coordinates with admitting office to avoid inappropriate admissions.
Coordinates with clinic areas in scheduling specialized tests with other health care providers, assessing pay source and authorizing payment under Medically Indigent Adult program as necessary.
Reviews and approves surgery schedule to ensure elective procedures are authorized.
Coordinates with correctional facilities to determine appropriate use of elective procedures, durable medical goods and other services.
Answer questions from providers regarding reimbursement, prior authorization, and other documentation requirements.
Learns the documentation requirements of payor sources to maximize reimbursement to the hospital.
Keeps informed of patient disease processes and treatment modalities.
Level II Teaches providers the documentation requirements of payor sources to maximize reimbursement to the hospital.
Level II May assist in training Utilization Review Nurse I's. Knowledge of payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement; knowledge of acute care nursing principles, methods and commonly used procedures; knowledge of common patient disease processes and the usual methods for treating them; knowledge of medical terminology, hospital routine and commonly used equipment; knowledge of acute hospital organization and the interrelationships of various clinical and diagnostic services.
Ability to effectively evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions regarding continuing stay necessity, appropriateness of setting, delivered care, use of ancillary services and discharge plans; ability to assess and judge the clinical performance of physicians and other health professionals; ability to communicate documentation needs in an effective and tactful manner that promotes cooperation; ability to teach co-workers what is needed and required in the medical record for reimbursement and audit purposes; ability to gather and analyze data and prepare reports and recommendations based thereon; ability to get along with physicians, other health providers, outside payor sources and the general public.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
Possession of bachelor s degree in nursing or successful completion of an accredited Registered Nurse Program as evidence by licensure, from a recognized college or university.
Experience:
(Level I) Two (2) years of experience or its equivalent as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital, at least one (1) of which was on a medical/surgical ward or unit.
(Level II) One (1) year of utilization review/discharge planning experience in an acute care hospital or as a Case Manager in an alternate medical setting such as a clinic or physician s office performing utilization review or discharge planning.
Two (2) years of experience as a Case Manager in an alternate medical setting such as a clinic or physician s office performing utilization or discharge planning.
Licenses and Certification:
Current and valid Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State Required.
Current BLS as per American Heart Association standards Required.
#IRI-RN
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $80.00 per hour
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Work Location: In personEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Job Location: Bakersfield, CA 93306
Job Duration: 3 Months
(Possibilities of Extension)
Shift: 5X8 (40 hrs./Week)
Pay Range: $80/hr. on w2 (Negotiable).
Job Description:
Utilization Review Nurse II represents the fully experienced level in utilization review and discharge planning activities.
Obtains and evaluates medical records for in-patient admissions to determine if required documentation is present.
Obtains appropriate records as required by payor agencies and initiates Physician Advisories as necessary for unwarranted admissions.
Conducts on-going reviews and discusses care changes with attending physicians and others.
Formulates and documents discharge plans.
Provides on-going consultation and coordination with multiple services within the hospital to ensure efficient use of hospital resources.
Identifies pay source problems and provides intervention for appropriate referrals.
Coordinates with admitting office to avoid inappropriate admissions.
Coordinates with clinic areas in scheduling specialized tests with other health care providers, assessing pay source and authorizing payment under Medically Indigent Adult program as necessary.
Reviews and approves surgery schedule to ensure elective procedures are authorized.
Coordinates with correctional facilities to determine appropriate use of elective procedures, durable medical goods and other services.
Answer questions from providers regarding reimbursement, prior authorization, and other documentation requirements.
Learns the documentation requirements of payor sources to maximize reimbursement to the hospital.
Keeps informed of patient disease processes and treatment modalities.
Level II Teaches providers the documentation requirements of payor sources to maximize reimbursement to the hospital.
Level II May assist in training Utilization Review Nurse I's. Knowledge of payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement; knowledge of acute care nursing principles, methods and commonly used procedures; knowledge of common patient disease processes and the usual methods for treating them; knowledge of medical terminology, hospital routine and commonly used equipment; knowledge of acute hospital organization and the interrelationships of various clinical and diagnostic services.
Ability to effectively evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions regarding continuing stay necessity, appropriateness of setting, delivered care, use of ancillary services and discharge plans; ability to assess and judge the clinical performance of physicians and other health professionals; ability to communicate documentation needs in an effective and tactful manner that promotes cooperation; ability to teach co-workers what is needed and required in the medical record for reimbursement and audit purposes; ability to gather and analyze data and prepare reports and recommendations based thereon; ability to get along with physicians, other health providers, outside payor sources and the general public.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
Possession of bachelor s degree in nursing or successful completion of an accredited Registered Nurse Program as evidence by licensure, from a recognized college or university.
Experience:
(Level I) Two (2) years of experience or its equivalent as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital, at least one (1) of which was on a medical/surgical ward or unit.
(Level II) One (1) year of utilization review/discharge planning experience in an acute care hospital or as a Case Manager in an alternate medical setting such as a clinic or physician s office performing utilization review or discharge planning.
Two (2) years of experience as a Case Manager in an alternate medical setting such as a clinic or physician s office performing utilization or discharge planning.
Licenses and Certification:
Current and valid Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State Required.
Current BLS as per American Heart Association standards Required.
#IRI-RN
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $80.00 per hour
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Work Location: In personEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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