Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Manager, Utilization Review for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & RequirementsUtilization 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.
Preferred: 1 year ED Case Management experience .
Required: Utilization review knowledge of InterQual guidelines and 1 year UR experience utilizing InterQual.
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California AND
(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. OR
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California And 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. Incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates competency based on unit specific requirements as a condition of employment.
Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Appointees not possessing the BLS card must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the BLS card within 60 days of employment.
This is the pay range that RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) reasonably expects to pay someone for this position, however, as a supplier your expected pay range may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K [include any compulsory benefits such as commissions, incentive bonuses, etc. if applicable]. Pay range (USD)73 hrly - (USD)109 hrly
QUALIFICATION/LICENSUREIntegrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36721632. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN- ED Case Management (Utilization Review)
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