Utilization Review Nurse

**Description**Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:This position facilitates utilization management processes to support the right care is provided at the right place at the right time. To accomplish these goals, the UR, Nurse applies established criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of admission, level of care, continued hospitalization and readiness for care transition; assures timely movement of patients throughout the continuum of care by conducting concurrent review and proactively resolving care, service, or transition of care delays/issues as necessary; in collaboration with the care team. This position provides third-party payers clinical information to assure reimbursement; and coordinating care with the treatment team, patient, family, and others. Communicates with physicians for appropriate documentation to support authorization of services.Responsibilities:Patients/Families, Hospital staff, Medical staff, Community agencies, and Insurance Companies are served by conducting interpersonal relationships in a manner that projects a positive image of the department and hospital. All contacts with customers are friendly, helpful and courteous.**Other Information**Other information:QualificationsEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSGraduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTFive (5) years of health care experience as a Registered Nurse.LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONLicensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTSStrong assessment and critical thinking skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTStanding, Walking, Sitting, Reaching, Talking, Seeing, Hearing, Tasting, Smelling, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, and Moving.**Job Details**Legal Employer: Lenoir HealthEntity: UNC Lenoir Health CareOrganization Unit: Care ManagementWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $32.48 - $38.98 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobMonday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5 pmLocation of Job: US:NC:KinstonExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoQualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.