Utilization Review RN

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.

As our Utilization Management Professional, you will be a critical guardian of healthcare efficiency and quality, ensuring integrity in clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance, and responsible resource utilization. Every day, you will meticulously review medical records, authorize services, and prepare cases for physician review in partnership with UM teams. You'll monitor patient care for appropriateness, quality, and cost-effectiveness, aligning decisions with established criteria. To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong clinical background, deep UM/regulatory knowledge, and exceptional analytical/organizational skills. Your ability to manage charts, apply criteria precisely, and communicate effectively with enthusiasm, efficiency, and empathy is paramount for optimal patient care and operational flow.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required and a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in a hospital required

OR

Master's Degree in case management or nursing field in lieu of 1 year of experience and Bachelor's Degree in nursing 

Registered Nurse required