Utilization Review Nurse Specialist
3 weeks ago
Albany Medical Center is seeking a skilled Utilization Review Nurse to join our team. As a Utilization Review Nurse, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of patient care.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct thorough reviews of patient records to identify areas for improvement in clinical documentation and resource utilization.
- Apply MCG criteria to monitor the appropriateness of admissions and continued stays, and document findings in accordance with Departmental standards.
- Identify at-risk populations using approved screening tools and follow established reporting procedures.
- Monitor Length of Stay (LOS) and ancillary resource use, taking actions to achieve continuous improvement in both areas.
- Refer cases and issues to the Medical Director and Triad Team in compliance with Department procedures and follow up as indicated.
- Communicate covered day reimbursement certification for assigned patients.
- Discuss payor criteria and issues on a case-by-case basis with clinical staff and follow up to resolve problems with payors as needed.
- Use quality screens to identify potential issues and forward information to the Quality Department.
- Demonstrate proper use of MCG and documentation requirements through case review and inter-rater reliability studies.
- Facilitate removal of delays and document delays when they exist, reporting internal and external delays to the Triad Team.
- Registered nurse with a New York State current license.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years clinical experience in an assigned service.
- Recent experience in case management, utilization management, and/or discharge planning/home care in a high volume, acute care hospital preferred.
- Case Management certification preferred.
- Assertive and creative problem-solving skills, critical thinking, systems planning, and patient care management.
- Self-directed with the ability to adapt in a changing environment.
- Basic knowledge of computer systems with skills applicable to utilization review process.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of MCG criteria and ability to implement and utilize.
- Understanding of Inpatient versus Outpatient surgery and ICD10-Coding (preferred) and Observation status qualifications.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
- Strong analytic, data management, and PC skills.
- Working knowledge of Medicare regulatory requirements, Managed Care Plans.
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