Description
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting healthcare right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day
Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays
Retirement Savings Program
Same Day Pay through DailyPay
Student Loan Repayment Program
Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement
Free Parking
SUMMARY
As a Registered Nurse (RN) - Utilization Review, your strong attention to detail, knowledge of regulations and exceptional evaluation skills lead you to accurately determine necessary levels of care, reducing denials and increasing compliance.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Utilization Review
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, Days
ATTRIBUTES
Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Three (3) years of acute hospital care, case management or utilization management experience
Knowledge of federal and state regulations (DOH, Medicaid/Medicare)
Knowledge of third party payor and/or managed care payment principles helpful
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of medical management techniques and processes
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt and be flexible to changes based on health system needs
RESPONSIBILITIES
Level of Care Management. Use nationally recognized standards of care guidelines to evaluate hospital admissions and assure the level of care is medically necessary and at the most appropriate level; concurrently monitor resource utilization, perform continued stay reviews and assist with managing the length of stay across the continuum; analyze utilization and quality trends and make recommendations to management on improvement opportunities
Documentation & Referral. Document level of care in the clinical review note to support determination; appropriately identify and refer cases to the Physician Advisor/EHR, in order to validate level of care based on medical necessity
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)PAY RANGE: $33.00 - $48.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Minimum Salary: 33.00Maximum Salary: 48.00Salary Unit: Hourly