Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
This position facilitates utilization management processes to support the right care provided at the right place at the right time. To accomplish these goals, the UR Nurse applies established criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of admission, level of care, continued hospitalization, and readiness for care transition; assures timely movement of patients throughout the continuum of care by conducting concurrent reviews and proactively resolving care, service, or transition of care delays/issues as necessary, in collaboration with the care team. This position provides third-party payers clinical information to assure reimbursement and coordinates care with the treatment team, patient, family, and others. Communicates with physicians for appropriate documentation to support authorization of services.
Responsibilities:
Patients/Families, Hospital staff, Medical staff, Community agencies, and Insurance Companies are served by conducting interpersonal relationships in a manner that projects a positive image of the department and hospital. All contacts with customers are friendly, helpful, and courteous.
Other information:
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Five (5) years of health care experience as a Registered Nurse.
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
Job Details Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Care Management
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $32.48 - $ 38.98 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No