Elliot Health System- RN Utilization Review- Care Coordination- Full Time

SolutionHealth; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN Utilization Review professional to join their Care Coordination Department. This full-time role involves ensuring effective use of hospital services and collaborating with healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a minimum of three years of experience in case management or utilization management. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while enjoying comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement savings plan

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a focus on patient care.
• 3+ years experience in hospital case management or utilization management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admission reviews to assess the appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with payer care managers to prevent denials.
• Monitor patient status and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Nursing

Utilization Review

Case Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Medical Necessity Tools

Job description

Elliot Health System- RN Utilization Review- Care Coordination- Full Time

Apply locations Manchester, NH

time type Full time

posted on Posted 9 Days Ago

job requisition id JR7102

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description:

RN Utilization Review

This position has onsite requirements

Who We Are: Elliot Health System’s Care Coordination Department, located in Manchester, NH, plays a vital role in ensuring seamless, patient-centered care across the healthcare continuum. Our team is dedicated to care management, discharge planning, and patient advocacy, working closely with providers, social workers, and community resources to enhance patient outcomes. By developing individualized care plans, facilitating smooth transitions between care settings, and offering proactive support, we help patients navigate complex healthcare needs while improving overall access to high-quality, coordinated care.

About the Job:

Under the direction of the Director of Care Coordination, the Utilization Review RN (UR RN) is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient use of hospital services in alignment with the hospital’s utilization review plan.

What You’ll Do:

• Complete admission reviews to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Document continued stay reviews to assess the necessity of inpatient care, procedures, and estimated length of stay.
• Communicate and collaborate with payer care managers to prevent denials by ensuring timely clinical reviews.
• Address potential denials proactively, working with physicians and payer representatives to minimize retrospective denials.
• Screen all patients upon admission or the next business day to determine appropriate level of care using medical necessity tools, Medicare Inpatient Only List, and payer requirements.
• Monitor observation status patients to ensure appropriate utilization, and collaborate with admitting physicians if documentation does not support the current level of care.
• Perform concurrent reviews to justify extended stays, working with attending physicians to ensure accurate documentation of medical necessity.
• Refer cases that do not meet admission or continued stay guidelines to the Utilization Review Physician Advisor after discussions with attending physicians.

Who You Are:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required for nurses hired after May 2015 or commitment to obtain within a specified timeframe).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in hospital case management or utilization management.
• Active New Hampshire or Compact State RN license required.
• CCM or ACM certification preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans
• Continuous earned time accrual

Work Shift: 8:00-4:30p

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.