Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Utilization Review for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Utilization Review
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: RN - Case Management (Utilization Review)
Location: California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Length: Permanent
Job Summary: The Utilization Review Nurse II is responsible for evaluating medical records, discharge planning, and ensuring compliance with payor documentation requirements to maximize hospital reimbursement.
Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluate medical records for inpatient admissions to ensure required documentation is present.
- Initiate Physician Advisories for unwarranted admissions.
- Conduct ongoing reviews and discuss care changes with attending physicians.
- Formulate and document discharge plans.
- Coordinate with hospital services to ensure efficient resource use.
- Identify pay source issues and provide appropriate referrals.
- Collaborate with admitting office to prevent inappropriate admissions.
- Schedule specialized tests and authorize payments under Medically Indigent Adult programs.
- Review and approve surgery schedules for elective procedures.
- Coordinate with correctional facilities regarding elective procedures and medical goods.
- Answer provider questions about reimbursement and documentation requirements.
- Teach providers payor documentation requirements to maximize reimbursement.
- Assist in training Utilization Review Nurse I staff.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience as an RN in an acute care hospital, including one (1) year on a medical/surgical ward or unit.
- One (1) year of utilization review/discharge planning experience in an acute care hospital or two (2) years as a Case Manager in a clinic or physician's office.
- Knowledge of payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations.
- Understanding of acute care nursing principles, patient disease processes, medical terminology, and hospital routines.
- Ability to evaluate medical records, assess clinical performance, and communicate documentation needs effectively.
- Proficiency in gathering and analyzing data for reports and recommendations.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information: This role requires strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with physicians, health providers, payor sources, and the general public.
QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE Work Authorization : US Citizen Preferred years of experience : 2 years Travel required : No travel required Shift timings : Days
RightSourcing IHS Job ID #37276836. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Utilization Review
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