Utilization Management Nurse II

Job Summary/Purpose: Conducts utilization reviews to determine if patients are receiving care appropriate to severity of illness or condition and intensity of services required. Monitors patient charts and records to evaluate care concurrent with the patients treatment. Reviews treatment plans and status of approvals from insurers. Collects and complies data as required and according to applicable policies and regulations. Consults with providers and other stakeholders as needed.

Conducts utilization reviews to determine if patients are receiving care appropriate to illness or condition. Monitors patient charts and records to The Utilization Management Nurse (UMN) reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under general guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader of the Service Line, the UM Nurse functions as a member of the clinical service line team facilitates optimal reimbursement through accurate certification of their assigned patients. This position conducts initial admission reviews and refers cases for secondary review when appropriate. This role ensures the adherence to regulatory requirements with Medicare, FFS Medicaid, and other government payers. The UM Nurse refers and consults with the multidisciplinary team to promote appropriate communication of the review results to hospital revenue professionals to ensure proper utilization of hospital resources for accurate reimbursement