Utilization Review Nurse Weekends
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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Position is 4/10 hour shifts Thursday - Sunday
Must live within an hour of UAMS.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- 5 years of clinical nursing experience
- Valid AR Registered Nursing license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification
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Initiates appropriate referrals to internal and external interdisciplinary teams.
Establishes a working diagnosis on every patient at the time of the initial review.
Communicates the target length of stay and estimated discharge on every patient at the time of the initial review and coordinates the discharge planning process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Documents all team physician and payer communication and concerns pertaining to coordinating of care and services.
Responsible for utilizing pre-established evidence-based screening criteria to validate the appropriateness of patient admission and provide appropriate screenings of the patients assigned to a designated coverage area including initial continued stay and completion of discharge screens.
Communicates with physicians regarding the level of care or admission status when appropriate criteria are not met for inpatient observation or continued stay review.
Escalates appropriate cases to Physician Advisor for secondary review process.
Escalates payer denial/appeal issues to the Physician Advisor/CMO/Attending in a timely fashion.
Other duties as assigned to meet UAMS core values and the business needs of the department.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Walk: Occasionally
Bend crawl crouch kneel stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
Use hands to touch handle or feel: Frequently
Talk: Continuously
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Occasionally
Read concentrate think analytically: Continuously
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
