Utilization Review RN, Case Management/UR, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID # 1815702

Position Summary:

Performs Case Management activities to assure medical necessity of admissions and appropriateness of continued stay utilizing the Interqual Criteria guidelines. Monitors the utilization of resources of all patients reviewed. Working with clients, family and friend support networks and health care professionals to put care plans in place. Evaluating clients' progress daily and making adjustments as needed to improve outcomes. Maintains confidential communication with physicians and multi-disciplinary personnel to meet individual needs or the patients served. Functions as an independent contributor as well as a team member.

Position Qualification:

• Communication is an essential skill requiring the ability to see, hear, and speak.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
• Possess three or more years of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Familiar with the operations of the healthcare industry and healthcare delivery systems.
• Able to use the medical record in order to obtain clinical information to perform Interqual reviews.
• Utilize Outlook, and the computer based systems to perform reviews/CM assessments/CM tasks.
• Work experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Critical Care, and/or Pediatrics, NICU preferred.

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization