Utilization Review Nurse

Work Shift:

The Utilization Reviewer performs concurrent extended stay and retrospective reviews of admissions using established criteria to determine appropriateness of admission and extended stay. The Utilization Reviewer serves as a resource to medical and hospital staff on utilization and regulatory issues and participates in coordination of individualized patient care services. The Utilization Reviewer plays an integral role in discharge planning and maximizing the continuum of care for patients assigned to his/her assigned unit. The Utilization Reviewer has the unique ability to follow the patient from admission to discharge and provide the physician and nursing staff with the best possible options for post hospital care for the patient.

Qualifications:

Education & Training:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Experience:
Three (3) years in an acute care setting.

Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Current US state RN license with authorization to practice in the state of GA.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Utilizes a variety of standard office equipment to include computer printer fax machine copier telephone etc. Basic knowledge of statistics encouraged.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: