RN Case Manager - Utilization Management - Part Time

The Utilization Review RN Case Manager applies knowledge of medical necessity criteria and regulatory requirements in determining the appropriate patient status for any person destined for a bed on the patient care units. This position works closely with admitting and attending providers as well as the Utilization Management Physician Advisor to ensure patient status is accurate and compliant with regulatory standards.

The Utilization Review RN Case Manager is viewed by clinical teams as an expert in the building when it comes to selecting the appropriate level of service for patients. They participate in multidisciplinary discharge rounds on the hospital units to understand clinical course, discharge plans and possible changes in medical necessity, all toward selecting the levels of care that match clinical necessity.

This position plays an essential role in securing reimbursement to the hospital for services provided by commercial, Medicaid and Medicare payers through timely communication and submission of relevant clinical information to the payer when required. The effective tending of utilization review lowers the frequency of avoidable denials by payers for services provided.

This role ensures adherence to the policies and guidelines of all payer review organizations to secure appropriate reimbursement for patient hospitalizations. During normal business hours this position may screen patients to determine if case management follow-up is required.

- Associate's degree in Nursing PLUS three years of experience as an RN

- Registered nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or from a state that is part of a compact agreement with Virginia

- Acute care hospital experience or comparable job-related experience in at least 3 of the last 5 years

- National certification in case management or utilization management preferred

- 3 to 5 years of recent experience in utilization review and/or discharge planning in an acute care setting preferred

- Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and DNV standards related to utilization review.

- Proficient in computer skills including navigating EHRs, medical necessity criteria, Microsoft Office products.

- Effective verbal and written skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines throughout the organization.

- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

- Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.