What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilization Review Nurse position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
The Utilization Review Nurse is part of the Utilization Management Department at the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, supporting inpatient, partial hospital, and intensive outpatient programs. Performs clinical reviews with third party payors in order to obtain authorization, supporting the revenue cycle. Acts as a liaison between third party payors and the treatment team. Collaborates with financial counseling and the revenue cycle team. Follows up on payor denials and initiates appeals. Provides consultation to treatment team members regarding payor requirements. Completes required documentation within the electronic health record. Adheres to current organizational performance improvement priorities and takes action to improve practices and policies.
Salary Range: $74.16- $107.75
*This position may covert to career*
- BSN or MSN, required
- 5 years of psychiatric nursing care experience required.
- Current valid CA RN license, required
- BLS from the ARC or AHA, required.
- Prior case management experience, highly desired
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Salary : $74 - $108