Utilization Review Nurse - Psych Acute Adult

Department: Psych Acute Adult

Schedule: Full-Time, Days, 8am-4:30pm

Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical 

Location: Aurora, IL 60506

Responsible for the quality and resource management of all patients that are admitted to the facility from the point of their admission and across the continuum of the health care management. Conducts medical necessity review of all admissions. Utilizes approved clinical review criteria to determine medical necessity for admission including appropriate patient status and continued stay reviews. Communicates all medical necessity review outcomes and denials to case management staff and providers. Engage in denial management protocols including Peer to Peer with Physicians and Reconsideration reviews.  Accurate and timely recording of data in the Authorization tool. Prioritizes patient reviews based on situational analysis. Directs physician and patient communication regarding non-coverage of benefits and continued stay denials. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Two (2) years clinical experience as a Case Manager in an acute care, post-acute, or payer setting within the last 5 years.  
2. Utilization review and denial management experience required.  
3. Current state RN licensure required.  
4. Must be able to communicate in English (Speak, Write) 
5. Demonstrates: - excellent communication skills both verbal and written - ability to facilitate and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team - flexibility to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously - attention to detail and follow-up - critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
6. Current BLS certificate 
7. Case Management Certification (CCM) preferred. 
8. Current knowledge Clinical Criteria including Milliman are Guild lines and InterQual Guidelines for severity of illness if service,   
9. Current knowledge of CMS guidelines for clinical review and conditions of Participation.  

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/