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Truman Medical Centers Utilization Review RN - Care Continuity (8:00AM-4:30PM M-F) in Kansas City, Missouri
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Utilization Review RN - Care Continuity (8:00AM-4:30PM M-F)
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
University Health Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Quality Resources UHTMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:
UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.
UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.
UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.
Job Description
The Utilization Management Nurse (UM RN) collaborates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimum delivery of services across the healthcare continuum. The UM RN partners with interdisciplinary teams to improve delivery of patient care through monitoring of healthcare resources for effective and efficient utilization. The UM RN serves as internal consultant to healthcare team members by providing education relevant to clinical, financial and resource outcomes.
Minimum Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, or the equivalent in a combination of education and experience
Registered Nurse licensed in state of Missouri, BSN preferred
2 years clinical experience in acute hospital setting
Proficient in the use of window-based computer programs
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work within a fast-paced team-oriented environment
Critical thinking skills, creative problem solving, and proficient organization and planning skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Utilization Management experience
Experience with managed care, performance improvement, TJC, and CMS standards
Nationally recognized certification applicable to UM/CM Knowledge of ICD / CPT / DRG’s
Experience with analyzing data/statistical information
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