Inpatient Utilization Review RN – Denials & Appeals

Capital Health System, Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 87,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
FSA - Healthcare
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Paid Time Off

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a qualified Utilization Review RN to lead inpatient UR activities, manage denials, and coordinate with HIM and billing to optimize reimbursement. The role requires RN licensure in NJ, 5 years of nursing and 3 years in case management with UR experience.

Strong regulatory knowledge is essential, along with attention to detail and cross‑functional collaboration. The position resides in a hospital system with comprehensive benefits, a structured appeals process, and

Qualifications

  • RN license in New Jersey and graduation from an accredited RN program
  • Minimum 5 years of nursing experience and 3 years in case management/UR, discharge planning, outcomes management or care coordination
  • Experience with inpatient denial appeals is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Monitor inpatient utilization process per standards and contracts
  • Support denial and appeal processes for the department
  • Coordinate with HIM and billing to ensure proper reimbursement
  • Maintain accurate utilization audit records and track denial life cycle
  • Stay current with CMS/NJDHSS regulations related to managed care
  • Enter and update denials in UR software and prepare/submit appeals

Skills

Nursing experience
Case management
Utilization review
Regulatory compliance
Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse - NJ
RN license (accredited program)

Tools

UR software system
Excel

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a qualified Utilization Review RN to lead inpatient UR activities, manage denials, and coordinate with HIM and billing to optimize reimbursement. The role requires RN licensure in NJ, 5 years of nursing and 3 years in case management with UR experience.

Strong regulatory knowledge is essential, along with attention to detail and cross‑functional collaboration. The position resides in a hospital system with comprehensive benefits, a structured appeals process, and

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