RN Case Manager: Discharge & Utilization Expert

Universal Health Services; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education & Training

Compensation & PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Career opportunities

Challenging work environment

Job summary

Valley Hospital Medical Center in Nevada seeks a registered nurse to lead discharge planning and utilization management, ensuring safe, timely, and appropriate patient care. The role requires collaboration with patients, families and the care team to optimize outcomes and maximize reimbursement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of varied clinical experience, RN licensure in Nevada, and strong data-management skills. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of social and physical factors affecting discharge.
• License to practice as RN in Nevada.
• Experience with data collection and management software.

Responsibilities

• Achieve quality healthcare outcomes by safe, individualized discharge planning.
• Provide proficient utilization management to maximize reimbursement.
• Collaborate with patient, family and healthcare team for optimal care.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Responsibilities

The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to includeCentennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center,Henderson Hospital, Valley Health Specialty Hospital, and West Henderson Hospital.

Benefit Highlights:

• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Job Description:

To achieve quality healthcare outcomes by establishing a safe, individualized discharge and providing proficient timely utilization management services to ensure that maximum reimbursement is achieved for all patient visits. These goals can be achieved through proactive collaboration with the patient, family and healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: A minimum three years experience in varied clinical settings. Two years experience in Utilization Review, Utilization Management or Case Management preferred. Applicant must have knowledge of social and physical factors that affect functional status at discharge, and knowledge of community resources to meet post discharge clinical and social needs.

Technical Skills:
Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet, and data collection/management computer programs.

License/Certification:
Has a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada.

Other:
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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