Weekend RN Case Manager: Utilization & Admissions

Trinity Health; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking an RN Case Manager for an onsite weekend shift. The role focuses on reviewing inpatient and outpatient admissions, coordinating with physicians and insurance providers to obtain authorizations and ensure appropriate payer sources, while documenting in the STAR system.

The position requires an Iowa RN license, at least five years of clinical nursing experience, and strong decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
• BSN or healthcare-related degree preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance eligibility, CMS rules, and utilization review processes across the continuum of care.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and independent decision-making skills.
• Utilization Review certification within 12 months of hire preferred.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission, concurrent, and post-discharge utilization reviews in accordance with the Utilization Management Plan and regulatory requirements.
• Apply Milliman Care Guidelines and payer-specific criteria to determine appropriate patient status.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to clarify admission status and initiate second-level physician reviews as needed.
• Communicate status changes promptly to Case Management, Admitting, and other relevant departments.
• Provide patient/family education and issue Notices of Status Change when required.
• Accurately document utilization review activities, status determinations, authorizations, denials, and communications in the medical record and STAR system.
• Submit timely clinical information to payers to prevent technical denials and support authorization and continued stay.
• Review and route denial notifications for appeal consideration; collaborate with post-denials, RAC, and appeal teams.
• Monitor insurance coverage and communicate updates to verification and financial teams.
• Participate in peer-to-peer reviews and advocate for appropriate admission status and continued stay.

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing experience

BSN

Insurance eligibility

Utilization review

Communication

Decision making

Mandatory Reporter training

Education

BSN or healthcare-related degree

Job description

Mercy Medical Center is seeking an RN Case Manager for an onsite weekend shift. The role focuses on reviewing inpatient and outpatient admissions, coordinating with physicians and insurance providers to obtain authorizations and ensure appropriate payer sources, while documenting in the STAR system.

The position requires an Iowa RN license, at least five years of clinical nursing experience, and strong decision-making skills.