What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilization Review Nurse position at Neuropsychiatric Hospitals?
About Us
HEALING THE BODY AND MIND
Founded fifteen (15) years ago, NeuroPsychiatric Hospital is the largest hospital system in the nation providing care to patients with both neurological and medical needs. We are unique in that we serve a population which others have been previously been unable to, largely due the patient’s underlying medial issues. Our facilities maintain an inter-disciplinary focus using a multi-specialty approach for both neuropsychiatric and complex medical care issues. This proven approach provides unrivaled quality care for all of our patients. We have multiple locations throughout the United States and are continuing to add locations to ensure better access to our unique model of care.
Overview
Neuropsychiatric Hospitals is looking for a Utilization Review Nurse (RN) to coordinate patients’ services across the continuum of care by promoting effective utilization, monitoring health resources and elaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This will provide service to our utilization review team at our Kalamazoo, MIchigan location.
Benefits of joining NPH
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
- Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
- Special tuition offers through Capella University
- Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
- Employee Discounts through LifeMart
Responsibilities
- Filing documents as needed.
- Initial Precertification with payors.
- Concurrent Clinical review with payors.
- Document in the electronic system daily in real time.
- Admission audit.
- Ensures that CON’s/RON’s and CMS certifications are completed by provider.
- Consistently demonstrates professionalism with all internal and external customers as evidenced by positive customer and peer Communicates effectively with all staff and patients as evidenced by the establishment and maintenance of productive working relationships.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books; journals and other literature and attending related seminars or conferences.
- Maintains a professional approach with Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.
- Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, and other departments.
- Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply.
- Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
- Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient information.
- Reconsiderations, assists with appeals as needed, arrange peer to peer level reviews, and report the outcomes to the VP of Care Management and Team.
- Provides education to nursing staff. leadership team, and providers regarding documentation.
- Actively works with the business office regarding resolution of appeals/denials and retrospective reviews.
Qualifications
Education: Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Michigan required
Skills: Must have strong knowledge of medications and demonstrate exceptional time management, data entry, and communication skills. Must be detail oriented.
