Case Manager RN Weekend Days Main

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne is seeking an RN Case Manager onsite in Iowa to review inpatient and outpatient admission records, collaborate with physicians and Case Management staff, and secure authorizations and continued stay approvals. The role emphasizes payer relations, documentation in the STAR system, and timely communication of status changes.

The position requires an Iowa RN license with at least five years of nursing experience, and a BSN or related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license.
• Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience.
• BSN or healthcare-related degree preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance eligibility, CMS rules, and utilization review processes across the continuum of care.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and independent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission, concurrent, and post-discharge utilization reviews in accordance with the Utilization Management Plan and regulatory requirements.
• Apply Milliman Care Guidelines and payer-specific criteria to determine appropriate patient status.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to clarify admission status and initiate second-level physician reviews as needed.
• Communicate status changes promptly to Case Management, Admitting, and other relevant departments.
• Provide patient/family education and issue Notices of Status Change when required.
• Accurately document utilization review activities, status determinations, authorizations, denials, and communications in the medical record and STAR system.
• Submit timely clinical information to payers to prevent technical denials and support authorization and continued stay.
• Review and route denial notifications for appeal consideration; collaborate with post-denials, RAC, and appeal teams.
• Monitor insurance coverage and communicate updates to verification and financial teams.
• Participate in peer-to-peer reviews and advocate for appropriate admission status and continued stay.

Skills

Utilization review

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Independent decision-making

Education

Iowa RN license

BSN or healthcare-related degree preferred

Job description

Shift:

Weekends: Saturday and Sunday 7am - 7:30 PM

General Summary:

Responsible for the review of inpatient and outpatient admission records for appropriate admission status at Mercy Medical Center and Mercy West Lakes. Works in collaboration with the attending physician and the Case Management staff utilizing admission criteria guidelines-and second level physician review process when appropriate. Interacts with insurance providers to obtain authorization and continued stay approval for admission. Collaborates with the Verification department, Revenue cycle and Medical Eligibility to facilitate the establishment of the correct payer source for patient stay and the documentation of the interactions in the STAR admitting system

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Weekend Shift Description: RN Case Manager (Onsite)

Shift:

Weekends: Saturday and Sunday 7am - 7:30 PM

General Summary:

Responsible for the review of inpatient and outpatient admission records for appropriate admission status at Mercy Medical Center and Mercy West Lakes. Works in collaboration with the attending physician and the Case Management staff utilizing admission criteria guidelines-and second level physician review process when appropriate. Interacts with insurance providers to obtain authorization and continued stay approval for admission. Collaborates with the Verification department, Revenue cycle and Medical Eligibility to facilitate the establishment of the correct payer source for patient stay and the documentation of the interactions in the STAR admitting system

Key Responsibilities

• Perform admission, concurrent, and post-discharge utilization reviews in accordance with the Utilization Management Plan and regulatory requirements.
• Apply Milliman Care Guidelines and payer-specific criteria to determine appropriate patient status.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to clarify admission status and initiate second-level physician reviews as needed.
• Communicate status changes promptly to Case Management, Admitting, and other relevant departments.
• Provide patient/family education and issue Notices of Status Change when required.
• Accurately document utilization review activities, status determinations, authorizations, denials, and communications in the medical record and STAR system.
• Submit timely clinical information to payers to prevent technical denials and support authorization and continued stay.
• Review and route denial notifications for appeal consideration; collaborate with post-denials, RAC, and appeal teams.
• Monitor insurance coverage and communicate updates to verification and financial teams.
• Participate in peer-to-peer reviews and advocate for appropriate admission status and continued stay.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
• BSN or healthcare-related degree preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance eligibility, CMS rules, and utilization review processes across the continuum of care.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and independent decision-making skills.