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Utilization Review Nurse (PRN)

Netsmart

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Current and unrestricted RN license
  • At least 3 years clinical experience in acute care setting in emergency room, critical care and/or medical/surgical nursing
  • At least 2 years utilization management experience in acute admission and concurrent reviews
  • Intermediate level experience with InterQual and/or MCG criteria within the last two years

Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate electronic medical records of emergency department admissions and screen for medical necessity using InterQual or MCG criteria
  • Apply evidence-based clinical guidelines and criteria to assess and ensure proper utilization of healthcare resources
  • Participate in telephonic discussions with emergency department physicians relative to documentation and admission status
  • Enter clinical review information into system for transmission to insurance companies for authorization

Key facts

Hard skills

Nurse Licensure Compact Utilization Management InterQual Criteria Teleconferencing

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Netsmart

Digital Health & Health Tech

Netsmart designs, builds and delivers electronic health records (EHRs), solutions and services that are powerful, intuitive and easy-to-use. Our platform provides accurate, up-to-date information that is easily accessible to care team members in behavioral health, care at home, senior living and social services. We make the complex simple and personalized so our clients can concentrate on what they do best: provide services and treatment that support whole-person care. By leveraging the powerful Netsmart network, care providers can seamlessly and securely integrate information across communities, collaborate on the most effective treatments and improve outcomes for those in their care. Our streamlined systems and personalized workflows put relevant information at the fingertips of users when and where they need it. For 50 years, Netsmart has been committed to providing a common platform to integrate care. SIMPLE. PERSONAL. POWERFUL. Our more than 2,200 associates work hand-in-hand with our 600,000+ users in more than 25,000 organizations across the U.S. to develop and deploy technology that automates and coordinates everything from clinical to financial to administrative.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryDigital Health & Health Tech
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate electronic medical records of emergency department admissions and screen for medical necessity using InterQual or MCG criteria 

  • Apply evidence-based clinical guidelines and criteria to assess and ensure proper utilization of healthcare resources 

  • Participate in telephonic discussions with emergency department physicians relative to documentation and admission status 

  • Enter clinical review information into system for transmission to insurance companies for authorization

  • Review, analyze, and identify utilization patterns and trends, problems, or inappropriate utilization of resources 

Qualifications
Required

  • Current and unrestricted RN license 

  • At least 3 years clinical experience in acute care setting in emergency room, critical care and/or medical/surgical nursing  

  • At least 2 years utilization management experience in acute admission and concurrent reviews  

  • Intermediate level experience with InterQual and/or MCG criteria within the last two years  

  • Proficiency in medical record review in an electronic medical record (EMR)  

  • Experience in Microsoft Suite including Office and basic Excel   

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to frequent changing business needs  

  • Passing score(s) on job-related pre-employment assessment(s) 

Preferred

  • At least 5 years clinical experience in acute care setting in emergency room, critical care and/or medical/surgical nursing  

  • At least 3 years utilization management experience within the hospital setting

  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)  

  • Case Management Certifications such as Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM), Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN),  Case Management, Board Certified (CMGT-BC) 

Expectations

  • Comfortable with remote work arrangements and virtual collaboration tools  

  • Physical demands include extended periods of sitting, computer use, and telephone communication 

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart’s third party screening provider.

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