RN-Utilization Review Job at Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation in Memphis

Summary The Utilization Review Nurse is responsible for evaluating the medical necessity and appropriateness of healthcare services and treatment as prescribed by utilization review standards. The UR Nurse works with providers, insurance companies and patients to ensure cost-effective and appropriate care. Areas of work include status management, medical necessity reviews, verification of authorization, resource utilization, and denial prevention. Responsibilities Completes and enters inpatient and observation admission review against standard criteria per payer guidelines Prioritizes observation case review Assists with level of care in collaboration with attending provider Enters working diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) in the electronic medical recordSubmits clinical information to payer per payer requirementsCompletes continued stay reviews every 3 days or more often if requiredCommunicates with care coordinators for authorized days, level of care, medical necessity or other areas when indicatedCommunicates with physician advisors related to status concerns or denialsUpdates auth/cert screen in the electronic medical record Works assigned queues in the electronic medical recordCommunicates with authorization coordinator Communicates in-house high dollar case information Completes assigned goalsRequirements, Preferences and Experience Experience Minimum: RN with 3 years of clinical experienceExperience Preferred: RN with 3 years of clinical experienceEducation Minimum:Diploma or Associate Degree in NursingEducation Preferred:BSN or MSNSpecial Skills Minimum: Critical thinking skills, clinical knowledge, attention to detail communication, organization, interpersonal, time management and computer skills. Problem solving; and knowledge of governmental regulations. Licensure Minimum:RNLicensure Preferred:CCM;ACMAbout Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.At Baptist, We Offer: Competitive salaries Paid vacation/time off Continuing education opportunities Generous retirement plan Health insurance, including dental and vision Sick leave Service awards Free parking Short-term disability Life insurance Health care and dependent care spending accounts Education assistance/continuing education Employee referral program Job Summary: Position: 19737 - RN-Utilization ReviewFacility: BMHCC Corporate OfficeDepartment: HS Case Mgmt Administration CorporateCategory: Nurse RNType: ClinicalWork Type: PRNWork Schedule: DaysLocation: US:TN:MemphisLocated in the Memphis metro area