Utilization Management RN

North Memorial Health; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

North Memorial Health is seeking a Utilization Management RN to support medical staff and Maple Grove Hospital in clinical documentation. The role focuses on assessing medical necessity, aiding admission decisions, and coordinating patient care across teams.

Candidates should have a BSN, 3–5 years acute care nursing and at least 1 year in case management, with licensure in MN. The position offers a hybrid remote work option and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 3–5 years of acute care nursing experience required.
• 1 year of direct case management experience required.
• Hospital case management and utilization management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing the medical necessity of admitted patients to determine admission status.
• Support care coordination and resource management across the care continuum.
• Collaborate with nursing, social services, therapies, and ancillary departments to ensure appropriate care levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Why North Memorial Health?

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (:5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About This Position

The Utilization Management RN, under the supervision of the Utilization Management Manager, acts as a support resource to the Medical Staff of North Memorial Health (NMH) and Maple Grove Hospital (MGH) in relationship to clinical documentation of admitted customers. The UM RN assess the documented medical necessity of each bedded patient to assist the MD as needed to determine an appropriate admission status. They provide clinically based information to assist with care coordination and support the delivery of quality customer care as efficiently as possible. The RN has accountability for assisting in ensuring quality clinical outcomes, and appropriate resource management related to admission, readmission, length of stay, extended stay, avoidable days and discharge planning. They work with the medical and care teams (nursing, social services, therapies, and ancillary departments) to ensure the customer is receiving the right care, at the right level across the continuum. Additionally, they know the disease, trajectory of illness, treatment plan, standard of care for the diagnosis, expected outcome, and Length of Stay (LOS) for the case type. They work with all admissions (bedded customers) excluding any customers in the Emergency Department Finally, they UM RN actively and consistently demonstrates the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of North Memorial Health.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.

Experience

• Three (3) to five years of previous acute care nursing experience required.
• One (1) year of direct case management experience required.
• Hospital case management and utilization management experience required.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice and primary care principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Medicare rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of current case management principles, utilization management, length of stay management, and/or transition/discharge planning.
• Knowledge of current nursing principles, techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner. Has an awareness of, responds to, and considers the needs, feelings and capabilities of others.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.

Licensure/Certification

Current licensure and registration as an RN in the State of MN. - State Requirement

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Non Contract

Hours per two week pay period: 64

Shift: Days 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site: Hybrid Remote- Must live in MN or WI

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range: N23 ($39.83 - $59.74), based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

STI Bonus Eligible: False

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position