Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

Utilization Management Nurse I, Case Mgt, Port Angeles, 0.5 FTE, Day Shift, Wknd/Hols
Hourly Wage
35.39 - 60.69 USD

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:

• Shift Differentials:
  • Evening $3.00/hour
  • Night $5.00/hour

• Premiums:
  • Weekend Premium $4.50/hour
  • Standby Premium $4.00/hour
  • Charge Premium $3.25/hour
  • Float/PM Premium $2.50/hour
  • Per Diem Premium 15% (on rate of pay, in lieu of benefits)
  • Certification Premium $2.00/hour

JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction using established level of care criteria/guidelines, the Utilization Management RN I monitors the appropriateness of hospital admissions and stays. Monitoring includes review of admission status, medical necessity (severity of illness and intensity of service), and continued stay to comply with government and insurance company reimbursement policies. The Utilization Management RN I consults with physician/supervisor as necessary to resolve deviations from established criteria, and obtains documentation needed for continued hospitalization. This position assists with claims resolution issues and appeals, develops and maintains community relations, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to achieve maximum internal and external customer satisfaction, as well as resource stewardship.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, required.
BSN preferred.
Experience
At least three years of professional nursing experience required. Preference is for nursing experience to have occurred in a clinical/acute setting.
Experience in Utilization Management/In-Patient Case Management preferred.
Licensure/Credentials
Current Washington State RN license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Union
SEIU 1199 RN/LPN

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Insurance Plans
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Programs (Pension Plan, 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans)
• Paid Time Off (upon hire into a benefit eligible position)
  • Full-time Employee Holidays – 7 fixed holidays and 3 Floating holidays. Floating holidays are allotted annually on anniversary date or date specified by contract.
  • Part-time Employee Holidays – Part time holiday bank (equivalent to 10 days per year for a full-time employee); use by request or receive payout of 8 hours upon reaching 24 hours in bank.
  • Vacation – Beginning accrual equivalent to 12 days per year for a full-time employee. Pro-rated for part-time employees. Employees may begin using vacation after completing 1040 benefit hours. Accrual rate increases with years of service. Refer to your Labor Agreement for details.
  • Short Term Disability (STD) – Partial wage replacement for your own disability, or in some cases for the care of a disabled family member. This plan is available at no cost to the employee.

• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Additional Benefits, such as:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness Club Reimbursement (available beginning the first full month of employment in a benefit eligible position)
    • $20 per month fitness reimbursement
  • Cafeteria and Espresso Bar 10% employee discount
    • $10 certificate to the cafeteria on your birthday month!
  • Verizon and AT&T mobile plan discounts

Other Compensation:

• Relocation Assistance