RN, Utilization Management| Day |Full Time

UF Health Central Florida; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Central Florida is seeking an experienced registered nurse to support utilization management. The role evaluates medical records to confirm necessity and appropriateness of services, coordinates with care teams, and communicates authorization decisions to support timely discharge planning.

You will analyze utilization data, identify trends, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with guidelines and high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN with current Florida license.
• Minimum three years in utilization review/management.
• Knowledge of payer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for authorization decisions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient records to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of services.
• Coordinates with care teams to ensure compliance with utilization guidelines.
• Supports treatment planning, patient care coordination, and resource utilization.
• Communicates authorization decisions and supports discharge planning.
• Analyzes utilization data to identify trends and improve care coordination.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate documentation and compliance.

Skills

Utilization review

Care coordination

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

RN license FL

Job description

Overview

Make an impact by supporting the right care at the right time through utilization management excellence.

Work Style: Onsite

Location: Gainesville, FL

FTE: Full-Time (1.0FTE)

Schedule: (Days-TBD) 8:00 PM - 6:30PM

Plays a critical role in evaluating patient medical records to ensure the necessity and appropriateness of healthcare services. Involves coordinating with healthcare providers to maintain compliance with utilization management guidelines and optimizing treatment plans for effective patient care and resource utilization. Requires clear communication of authorization decisions and ongoing monitoring to support timely discharge planning. Analyzes utilization data to identify trends and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care coordination while ensuring accurate documentation

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient medical records to determine the medical necessity and appropriateness of healthcare services.
• Coordinates with healthcare providers and care teams to ensure compliance with utilization management guidelines and payer requirements.
• Supports effective treatment planning, patient care coordination, and appropriate resource utilization.
• Communicates authorization decisions and utilization determinations while supporting timely discharge planning efforts.
• Analyzes utilization management data and trends to identify opportunities for improved care coordination and operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current Florida nursing license required.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in utilization review, utilization management, or case management required.
• Knowledge of healthcare utilization guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience evaluating medical necessity, treatment plans, and appropriate levels of care.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills related to authorization determinations and care coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze utilization data, identify trends, and support patient care and discharge planning initiatives.