Staff Nurse - Utilization Review (ED)

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• 12/2/2025 - REVISED FTE
  
  

Summary

We are currently seeking aStaff Nurseto join our Utilization Management department for the/Emergency Department /

This position is a0.6 FTE (6 shifts/ pay period), 8-hour shifts, Evenings(4:30 pm-1 am), with up to Every Other Weekend rotation. Note:Note:/C//urrent weekend assignment is typically every 2-3 weeks however issubject to changebased on staffing needs and may require up toEvery Other Weekendcoverage/.

Specific Responsibilities

The Utilization Review (UR) Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating the medical necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of the use of healthcare services, procedures, and facilities. The RN conducts timely reviews of inpatient and outpatient medical records to determine the appropriateness of admissions, continued stays, and the level of care using established criteria and guidelines (e.g., InterQual, MCG). This role collaborates with healthcare providers, patients, payers, and internal departments to ensure quality care while optimizing resource utilization and controlling costs./**/

Assessment

• Collects, reviews, and documents clinical data relevant to utilization management, including patient status, treatment plans, and healthcare utilization. Applies nationally recognized criteria (e.g., InterQual, MCG) to assess the appropriateness of services
  
  

Outcomes Identification

• Identifies expected outcomes related to care transitions, resource use, and reimbursement to optimize patient health outcomes and reduce unnecessary utilization
  
  

Planning

• Develops a utilization management plan by coordinating with clinical teams, payers, and discharge planners to support timely care progression and appropriate resource use
  
  

Implementation

• Implements review processes to evaluate necessity and efficiency of services. Initiates communication with physicians and payers to resolve authorization issues and prevent delays in care
  
  

Evaluation

• Continuously evaluates the appropriateness of hospital admissions, continued stays, and treatment plans in accordance with payer guidelines and evidence-based practice
  
  

Quality Of Practice

• Promotes quality through evidence-based utilization review processes and actively contributes to performance improvement initiatives
  
  

Education

• Attains and maintains current knowledge in UR/UM practices, payer requirements, clinical guidelines, and regulations affecting utilization management
  
  

Professional Practice

• Evaluates personal practice against professional standards, licensing requirements, and Hennepin Healthcare policies.
  
  

Collegiality

• Collaborates with nursing, providers, case management, finance, and payer representatives. Contributes to professional development by sharing knowledge and supporting team education
  
  

Collaboration

• Utilizes principles of relationship-based care to collaborate with care teams, patients, families, and external entities to facilitate effective care coordination and appropriate resource utilization
  
  

Ethics

• Applies ethical decision-making when handling authorization issues, appeals, and coverage decisions. Advocates for patient needs while balancing organizational goals and payer requirements
  
  

Evidence-Based Nursing Practice And Nursing Research

• Applies evidence-based criteria for utilization review decisions. Supports data collection and reporting to enhance outcomes
  
  

Resource Utilization

• Considers safety, effectiveness, cost, and legal compliance when recommending levels of care or authorizations. Ensures documentation supports accurate coding, billing, and compliance.
  
  

Leadership

• Demonstrates leadership through decision-making, communication with multidisciplinary teams, and proactive problem-solving related to authorization and utilization challenges
  
  

Self-Evaluation

• Reviews and reflects on own practice related to guidelines, regulations, and departmental goals.
  
  

Safe Practice

• Participates in maintaining a safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant work environment; adheres to Hennepin Healthcare’s protocols and confidentiality standards
  
  

Provide Education And Mentorship

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of adult learning needs and principles.Understands, articulates, and promotes the HHS Nursing Vision and Practice Model in relation to skill set
• 11/11/2025: REVISED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  
  

Qualifications

/Minimum Qualifications:/

• 1 year of recentutilization review, utilization management or care coordinationnursing experience
• 1 year of recent professionalEmergency Department nursing(RN) experience
  
  

or

• 2 years of recentutilization review, utilization managementnursing experience
  
  

/Preferred Qualifications:/

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Certification in area of clinical specialty
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience (e.g., med/surg, ICU, ED, or case management)
• Strong understanding of utilization review/utilization management principles
• Familiarity with InterQual, MCG, or similar clinical decision-making tools
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with EMRs and healthcare documentation systems
• BSN Preferred. Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged. Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review
  
  

/License/Certifications:/

• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota.
  
  

Title: Staff Nurse - Utilization Review (ED)

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 251532

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