Registered Nurse – Utilization Review

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Utilization Review RN evaluating medical necessity, complex cases, and reimbursement compliance for Ascension, a nonprofit Catholic health system. Coordinating discharge planning and resolving documentation, coding, and claims issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Review admissions and service requests for prospective, concurrent, and retrospective medical necessity and/or compliance with reimbursement policy criteria
  • Provide case management and/or consultation for complex cases
  • Assist departmental staff with coding, medical records/documentation, precertification, reimbursement, and claim denials/appeals
  • Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with healthcare team members
  • Prepare statistical analysis and utilization review reports as necessary

Requirements:

  • Licensed Compact State Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required OR required professional licensure at time of hire
  • Experience evaluating medical necessity, managing complex cases, and ensuring compliance with payer reimbursement policies and regulatory standards
  • Experience coordinating comprehensive discharge planning
  • Experience resolving documentation and coding challenges
  • Experience supporting healthcare teams to optimize patient care and operational efficiency

Benefits:

  • 403(b) plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Counseling and peer support
  • Spiritual care
  • Stress management resources
  • Remote work arrangement