Utilization Review Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
Posted Oct 20
- License
- RN licenseMore than one state license (a plus)
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Hold an active and unencumbered RN license in one or more states
- Education
- An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of clinical practice experience or 2 years of case management and/or UR experience
- Experience
- Experience with Workers' Compensation, short-term or long-term disability, or liability claims
- Experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment
- Also asks
- The ability to set priorities and work both autonomously and as a team member
- Also asks
- Well-developed time-management, organization, and prioritization skills
- Also asks
- Excellent analytical skills
- Also asks
- Superb oral and written communication
- Also asks
- The ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare summary reports
- Also asks
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Also asks
- Demonstrated persistence and attention to detail
- Also asks
- General understanding of CPT and ICD-9/ICD-10 codes and Medicare guidelines
- Also asks
- Working knowledge of: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Also asks
- Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
- Also asks
- A customer-service mindset
Preferred
- License
- More than one state license (a plus)
What it pays
Benefits
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development assistance
- Opportunities for advancement
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Case Management is a specialty you move into. Bedside years first. That experience is what gets you in.
Original listing
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Rising Medical Solutions has an opening for a Utilization Review Nurse, and we want to hear from you! We're a bill review and cost containment company - so what does that mean? Basically we are trying to fix a very broken healthcare system by reducing the cost of healthcare claims through bill review, case management, and utilization review. Our mission is "To make lives better" and everyone here at Rising works hard to achieve this goal. So take a look at the job, let us know what you think, and let's start working towards a better future!
This is a full-time position - 40 hours per week (Must work M-F each day).
Responsibilities
Perform all aspects of the Utilization Review Process Review records and requests for UR, which may arrive via mail, e-mail, fax, or phone Utilize evidence-based guidelines to determine if authorization can be given versus having to send the file or for Peer or Physician Review Write nurse summaries on all UR files Document properly in Rising's database (and client data bases when appropriate), and send determination letters on each completed UR Establish collaborative relationships with clients, patients, employers, providers and attorneys Track ongoing status of all UR activity so that appropriate turn-around times are met Maintain organized files containing clinical documentation of interactions with all parties of every claim Utilize good clinical judgment, careful listening, and critical thinking and assessment skills Respond to various written and telephonic inquiries regarding status of case Must be proficient in the use of a computer, including the use of various software programs simultaneously
Requirements
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing Hold an active and unencumbered RN license in one or more states 3 to 5 years of clinical practice experience or 2 years of case management and/or UR experience More than one state license (a plus) Experience with Workers' Compensation, short-term or long-term disability, or liability claims The ability to set priorities and work both autonomously and as a team member Well-developed time-management, organization, and prioritization skills Excellent analytical skills Superb oral and written communication The ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare summary reports Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills Experience in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment Demonstrated persistence and attention to detail General understanding of CPT and ICD-9/ICD-10 codes and Medicare guidelines Working knowledge of: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to remain calm during stressful situations A customer-service mindset
Benefits
Generous Flexible Time Off (take it when you need it!) Comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision insurance, profit sharing, and 401k matching Career Growth Opportunities - We often promote from within Professional Development Reimbursement Program (PDRP) You will be part of our new Elevate program designed to recognize and reward employees for their hard work Rising was named a Top Workplace in the healthcare industry for 2023! Check out our profile here: Working at Rising Medical Solutions | Top Workplaces We're on YouTube! Check out our culture at: http://www.youtube.com/user/RisingMedical Want to see more?
Check out our: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RisingMedicalSolutions LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/rising-medical-sol..
If you are ready to join a team of professionals dedicated to making a difference and making lives better, please apply today!
What's around it?
Chicago, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,440/mo
- Household income
- $77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay