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Utilization Management Nurse I (IOP)

MUSC Health

South Carolina

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USD 65,000 - 85,000

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Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Utilization Management Nurse I (IOP) to conduct reviews to ensure optimal reimbursement through accurate patient certifications. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and significant nursing experience. The Nurse will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Five years of nursing work experience required.
Two years of utilization / case management experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Familiarity with InterQual and/or MCG screening criteria desired.

Responsibilities

Conducts utilization reviews to determine appropriate care based on severity and required services.
Monitors patient charts to evaluate care in relation to treatment.
Consults with providers and other stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Assessment

Patient Care Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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Job Description Summary

The Utilization Management Nurse (UMN) reports to the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions. Under general guidance of the Nurse Case Manager Team Leader of the Service Line, the UM Nurse functions as a member of the clinical service line team facilitates optimal reimbursement through accurate certification of their assigned patients. This position conducts initial admission reviews and refers cases for secondary review when appropriate. This role ensures the adherence to regulatory requirements with Medicare, FFS Medicaid, and other government payers. The UM Nurse refers and consults with the multidisciplinary team to promote appropriate communication of the review results to hospital revenue professionals to ensure proper utilization of hospital resources for accurate reimbursement

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005312 CHS - Utilization Management (IOP)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Days

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried

Job Summary/Purpose: Conducts utilization reviews to determine if patients are receiving care appropriate to severity of illness or condition and intensity of services required. Monitors patient charts and records to evaluate care concurrent with the patients treatment. Reviews treatment plans and status of approvals from insurers. Collects and complies data as required and according to applicable policies and regulations. Consults with providers and other stakeholders as needed.

Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and five years of nursing work experience to include two years utilization / case management experience in a hospital setting required. Prior leadership experience preferred. Evidence of committee involvement within a healthcare setting needed (either departmental or hospital-wide). Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with InterQual and/or MCG screening criteria desired.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

(C)ontinuous = 6-8 hours per shift; (F)requent = 2-6 hours per shift; (I)nfrequent = 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job junctions while standing (C), while sitting (I), while walking (F). Ability to climb stairs (I); work indoors (C); work from elevated areas (I); work in confined/cramped spaces (I); perform job functions from kneeling positions (I); bend at the waist (F); twist at the waist (F); squat and perform job functions(I); perform ‘pinching’ operations (I); and fully use both hands/arms (C). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (F), ability to fully use both legs (C), to reach in all directions, possess good finger dexterity (C), maintain tactile sensory functions (C) and maintain good olfactory sensory function (C). Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, unassisted and lift/carry patients up to 350 lbs (+/-), assisted. Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, up to 50 lbs, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, to 50 lbs, from height of 36 inches, unassisted. Ability to push/pull objects up to 350 lbs (+/-), unassisted. Maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (C), see and recognize objects close at hand (C) and objects at a distance (C). Ability to match or discriminate between colors (C), to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C) and good peripheral vision capabilities (C). Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (C), ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of three feet, must be ambidextrous. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (C). Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Computer literacy, ability to work rotating shifts, provide extended leadership coverage as needed, ability to learn and use new processes, tools equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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