Care Manager II, Utilization Management Acute

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Full benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health in California is seeking a Registered Nurse to facilitate utilization management, ensuring the right care at the right time. The role conducts concurrent reviews, collaborates with care teams, and provides clinical information for payer reimbursement within an acute hospital setting.

Ideal candidates are graduates of accredited nursing programs with California RN licensure, plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid California RN license upon hire.
• 2 years of relevant recent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates utilization management (UM) to ensure appropriate admission, level of care, and transitions.
• Conducts concurrent review and resolves delays in care, service, or transition of care.
• Collaborates with treatment teams, patients, families, and payers to provide clinical information for reimbursement.

Skills

Nursing

Utilization management

Care transition

InterQual/MCG knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview

This position facilitates utilization management (UM) processes to support that the right care is provided at the right place and at the right time. To accomplish these goals, he/she applies established criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of admission, level of care, continued hospitalization and readiness for care transition; assures timely movement of patients throughout the continuum of care by conducting concurrent review and proactively resolving care, service, or transition of care delays/issues as necessary; in collaboration with the Facility Acute Care Manager (CM). This position provides third-party payers clinical information to assure reimbursement; and coordinating care with the treatment team, patient, family and others as necessary.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job Description

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certification & Licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire

Prefered Experienec As Typically Acquired In

2 years recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

Demonstrates basic knowledge of the role of UM, Care Transition and/or CM for patients within an acute hospital and/or ED setting and across the continuum of care. This will be assessed during the interview process and the candidates narrative answers to case scenarios.

Awareness of healthcare reimbursement systems: HMO, PPO, PPS, CMS, all value-based reimbursement models, and alternative payment systems preferred.

Working knowledge of laws, regulations and professional standards affecting case management practice in an integrated delivery system: including but not limited to: CMS, Title 22, CHA Consent Manual, CDPH and TJC.

A broad knowledge base of post-acute levels of care and associated regulatory compliance requirements.

Must be able to effectively communicate with, and promote cooperation and collaboration between individuals including patients/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses and other ancillary partners.

Demonstrates ability to efficiently and independently manage own time and tasks with minimal supervision.

General understanding of coding and DRG assignment process preferred.

Excellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills Required.

Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities and departments, including members of the medical staff.

Ability to read, write, hear, and communicate verbally in English to the degree required to perform the job.

Willingness to act and dress in a professional manner at all times.

Proficient in using a computer to accurately enter and extract data, send and receive email, calendar appointments, and use task lists associated with a a variety of computer software programs.

Proficient in the use and application of evidence-based level of care and medical necessity criteria such as InterQual and/or MCG.

Must be able to meet accuracy and productivity requirements by the organization standards.

Maintain proficiency in conducting utilization reviews using MCG/InterQual by keeping up with practices and technology, participating in all training and education requirements, and certification or accreditation as applicable.

Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $82.48 to $115.46 / hour. California Bay Area Pay Range Pay Range is $94.85 to $113.81 / hour.

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.