Utilization Review Registered Nurse

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Utilization Review RN to collaborate with admitting physicians, determine admission status, and ensure medical necessity and documentation support for hospital stays.

You will perform concurrent and retrospective reviews, work with RN Case Managers to expedite discharge, monitor utilization metrics, and stay current with regulations. This is a full-time, day-shift position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Massachusetts.
• Three years of clinical or utilization management experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform concurrent and retrospective utilization management reviews to track, evaluate, and report data.
• Collaborate with health care teams to determine inpatient vs. outpatient setting based on medical necessity.
• Obtain additional clinical documentation from physicians to optimize reimbursement when appropriate.
• Work with RN Case Managers to expedite patient discharge and improve throughput.
• Maintain knowledge of utilization review processes and participate in resolving reimbursement issues.

Skills

Utilization management

RN licensure

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Data interpretation

ACM/CCM/CMAC certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related healthcare fields

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Job description

Boston, MA • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Full-time • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Position Summary: In conjunction with the admitting/attending physician, the Utilization Review RN assists in determining the appropriate admission status based on the regulatory and reimbursement requirements of various commercial and government payers. Partners with the health care team to ensure reimbursement of hospital admissions is based on medical necessity and documentation is sufficient to support the level of care being billed. Conducts concurrent reviews as directed in the hospital’s Utilization Review Plan and review of medical records to ensure criteria for admission and continued stay are met and documented. Along with other health care team members, monitors the use of hospital resources and identifies delays.Job Description:Essential Functions and Responsibilities:1, Performs a variety of concurrent and retrospective utilization management-related reviews and functions to ensure that appropriate data are tracked, evaluated, and reported.2. Collaborates with the health care team to determine the appropriate hospital setting (inpatient vs. outpatient) based on medical necessity.3. Actively seeks additional clinical documentation from the physician to optimize hospital reimbursement when appropriate.4. Works collaboratively with RN Case Managers to expedite patient discharge.5. Maintains current knowledge of hospital utilization review processes and participates in the resolution of retrospective reimbursement issues, including appeals, third-party payer certification, and denied cases.6. Monitors effectiveness/outcomes of the utilization management program, identifying and applying appropriate metrics, supporting the evaluation of the data, reporting results to various audiences, and implementing process improvement projects as needed.7. Assists in the orientation and precepting of professional staff and colleagues as assigned.8. Participates in analyzing, updating, and modifying procedures and processes to continually improve utilization review operations.9. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.10. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.11. Reviews data of specific to utilization management functions and reports as requested.12. Performs other related duties as required and directed.Qualifications:Required Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), MassachusettsThree years of recent clinical or utilization management experiencePreferred:Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related healthcare fields.Competence in standardized medical necessity criteriaThree years of recent case management or utilization management experienceACM, CCM, or CMAC CertificationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrates expertise in the utilization management principles, methods, and tools and incorporates them into the daily operations of the organization. Understands, interprets and explains, and uses data for utilization management activities. Applies the principles and methods necessary to perform utilization management functions. Competency in applying the principles, methods, materials, and equipment necessary inproviding utilization management services. Demonstrates clinical expertise to effectively facilitate the evaluation of the level of care required. Develops and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with physicians, nursing colleagues, and other clinical professionals. Provide and receive feedback in a positive and constructive manner. Ability to understand, interpret, and explain data for utilization management functions Demonstrates highly developed written, verbal, and presentation skills. Possesses knowledge of care delivery systems across the continuum of care, including trends and issues in care reimbursement. Possesses mid to high-level proficiency in navigating the Electronic Medical Record and applications related to utilization management. Compliance with the Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct.Pay Range:$38.11 – $98.61The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: Utilization ManagementPay Range: $38.11 - $98.61FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR104618