Job Information
University of Washington REGISTERED NURSE - UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 228720
Department: HARBORVIEW - UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Posting Date: 05/03/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $7375 - $13,396 per month
Shift: Alternate Work Shift
Notes: As a UW Medicine employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on the benefits for this position, click here (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf) .
RN2, Utilization Management Specialist.
This is a hybrid position (partially remote; and partially on-site at Harborview).
This position will have partial/variable involvement with Harborview's Emergency Department.
The Utilization Management Specialist RN2 is responsible for the ongoing review of a designated group of patients through the use of approved indicators and medical criteria to ensure that standards of quality and appropriateness of inpatient hospital care is continually met. The U.M. Specialist identifies the reason for admission, complications, and co-morbidities, and is responsible for reporting clinical information to multiple payers as required to obtain financial coverage for the patient and decreased financial risk for the hospital. Through frequent communication with physicians and hospital staff, the U.M. Specialist is responsible for the resolution of quality, utilization, and/or risk issues which may arise during a patient’s stay.
As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Requirements: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington. Minimum of three years professional nursing experience in an Acute Care setting. Ability to work independently with demonstrated good judgment and problem solving skills. Effective interpersonal, professional communication and computer skills. Desired: Utilization Management experience desirable.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.