RN: Utilization Review & Behavioral Health Specialist

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Denver Springs in Englewood, CO, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist to join our behavioral health team. You will assess patients, coordinate with the clinical team, and ensure timely admissions and precertifications for care. Ideal candidates hold a Colorado (or Compact) RN license and an ADN; BSN is preferred.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and scheduling from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Colorado or Compact RN license required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• BSN preferred; Associates required.

Responsibilities

• Receive inquiry calls and schedule face-to-face, phone, or tele-assessments.
• Ensure assessments are completed by a qualified mental health professional.
• Screen for medical and behavioral emergency conditions.
• Perform comprehensive nursing care for patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders; coordinate with the clinical team/on-call physician.
• Interpret treatment plans to patients and families to reduce fear and improve acceptance of care.
• Complete admission and precertification processes with external payers as needed.
• Provide quality general and psychiatric nursing care to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary coordination

Emergency screening

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Denver Springs in Englewood, CO, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist to join our behavioral health team. You will assess patients, coordinate with the clinical team, and ensure timely admissions and precertifications for care. Ideal candidates hold a Colorado (or Compact) RN license and an ADN; BSN is preferred.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and scheduling from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.