Rn Utilization Review - Weekend Emergency Department

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Not specified (potentially onsite given the nature of the role).
Coordinate patient care across providers
Establish working diagnosis on initial review
Communicate target length of stay estimates
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an RN Utilization Review professional for their Weekend Emergency Department. The role focuses on coordinating patient care to enhance health outcomes, requiring strong clinical nursing knowledge combined with case management skills

Job Summary

  • The role combines clinical nursing knowledge with case management to improve patient outcomes and ensure the right care at the right time.
  • UAMS offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, up to 10% retirement matching, and education discounts for staff dependents.
  • The position requires initiating referrals to internal and external teams while communicating care plans to physicians when admission criteria are not met.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an RN Utilization Review professional for their Weekend Emergency Department. The role focuses on coordinating patient care to enhance health outcomes, requiring strong clinical nursing knowledge combined with case management skills.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement match; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinate patient care across providers
  • Establish working diagnosis on initial review
  • Communicate target length of stay estimates
  • Document interdisciplinary team communications
  • Identify psychosocial discharge planning needs

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive approach to avoidable discharge delays
  • Participate in performance improvement processes
  • Promote positive educational experience for staff
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams effectively

Key Requirements

  • Baccalaureate Degree, ADN, or Diploma RN
  • 3 or more years of RN experience
  • Current BLS certification
  • Valid Registered Nursing license
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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