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JOB DESCRIPTION

The utilization review nurse is part of a team that will facilitate improvement in the overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of clinical documentation as well as appropriate clinical documentation through extensive interaction with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, other patient caregivers and Health Information Management coding staff to ensure clinical documentation reflects the clinical treatment, decisions, diagnosis and the level of service rendered. The UR nurse serves as a resource to all members of the health care team on appropriate status, documentation guidelines, provide guidance and support, as well as assisting with education and training related to improving clinical documentation on an ongoing basis.

We welcome applications from qualified applicants residing in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming.

Responsibilities

Job Duties

Utilization Review:

  • Perform admission, concurrent and retrospective medical reviews to provide to the payers for reimbursement.
  • Functions as the liaison between various hospital departments, medical staff and payers on issues related to medical necessity for admission and continued stay.
  • The UR/CDI nurse maintains open, transparent and clear lines of communication with the physician advisors.
  • Provides UM education to clinical staff as needed.
  • Applies standardized criteria and guidelines to assist in the determination of appropriateness of admissions and assignment of patient class (i.e. observation, inpatient and outpatient).
  • Assist in monitoring wasted resources while maintaining uncompromisingly high quality of care. Responsible for maintaining and ensuring the admission process remains fully compliant with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
  • Acts as a resource to Care Management department regarding utilization, insurance and payer issues.
  • Identifies potential problems regarding payment eligibility for clinical services and recommends corrective action.
  • Participates in UR meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Minimum education (degree/type of degree). BSN

Minimum experience (minimum years & type of experience). Minimum of 3 years of pediatric clinical experience required.

Preferred education & experience. Previous UR, case management or care coordination preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Knowledge of Pathophysiology and Disease Process.
  • Working knowledge of clinical information.
  • High degree of familiarity with clinical care to establish credibility with physicians, LIPs, nurses and other members of the front-line care team.
  • Must be able to provide clinical and financial education to colleagues, patients and families. Critical thinking, negotiation and the ability to set priorities are of highest importance.

Skilled at:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage competing priorities of the different stakeholders to ensure provision of high quality, high value and efficient care.
  • Electronic medical record.

Ability to:

  • Ability to learn/develop the skills necessary to perform Clinical Documentation review of medical records.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and increasing responsibility.
  • Ability to collaborate with others to achieve a common goal through mutual cooperation.
  • Ability to influence others for positive and productive outcomes.
  • Ability to quickly process complex problems, identify key components, and develop plans for resolution.
  • Must be able to learn and use multiple computer systems.

About Us

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

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