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Utilization Management Specialist, ED (RN required) - VTHH (Hybrid)

Tennessee Staffing, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Utilization Management 10

Job Summary: Facilitates optimal reimbursement through accurate certification and complete chart documentation ensuring that the appropriate admission status is ordered. The nurse conducts initial admission based on utilization review medical necessity criteria. Refers cases for secondary review when appropriate. Refers and consult with the multidisciplinary team to promote appropriate communication in the absence of definitive documentation and/or review criteria to support hospital stay. Key Responsibilities

Facilitates optimal reimbursement through certification and denial processes. Facilitates throughput of patients admitted urgently or emergently through the emergency department. Participates as an active partner with multidisciplinary team members to ensure case is in the appropriate level of care setting. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities

Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Clinical Applications Systems (Novice): Possesses fundamental proficiency in utilization review systems, clinical support systems and business support applications as needed Utilization Review (Intermediate): Demonstrates expertise of utilization review in practical applications of a difficult nature. Interdisciplinary Education (Novice): Seeks to provide education by collaborating with providers and other members of the health care team to ensure that the patient is placed in the appropriate level of care setting. Our Nursing Philosophy: We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered: Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and/or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 1 year Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.