Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator | University of Illinois - Chicago Job at University of Illinois - Chicago, Chicago, IL

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  • University of Illinois - Chicago
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator

Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator

Hiring Department : Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1028125

Posting Close Date : 12/06/2024

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8-4:30pm

Work Shift: Days

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This is a full time Float Utilization Review HURC II position Monday through Friday, 8 to 4:30.

Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator (HURC) is accountable for coordinating and facilitating patient services across the various levels of the continuum utilizing Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The HURC takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice and Magnet's Five Models of Care into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the HURC functions as an interdisciplinary team member who assist patients and their families in navigating through the healthcare system based on individual and patient population needs. In addition to the care facilitation, the HURC will perform related duties including utilization management, discharge planning and referral to other levels of care and fulfills unit and organizational goals

Duties & Responsibilities
Provides utilization management functions for patients; pre-certification (primarily a function of the Admissions Department), continued stay reviews, and retro-reviews. Assist physicians with determining CLOC and medical necessity. Facilitates appropriate clinical level of care determination and conversion, if necessary. Responsible for notification of the Admissions Department of CLOC conversions.
Monitors internal and external UR guidelines for patients in assigned units or department. Communicates key UIM attending physicians or their representative and managed care companies.
Applies approved utilization acuity criteria to monitor appropriateness of CLOC and continued stays and documents finding based on department standards.
Inputs and maintains utilization management data into the computer system.
Participates in gathering and reporting data, such as variance, LOS, cost and outcomes.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1.Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program

2. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
3. Five years (60 months) of RN experience.
4. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
5. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
6. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
7. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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About University of Illinois - Chicago

The University of Illinois Chicago is the city’s largest university and its only public Carnegie Research 1 institution. Its 16 academic colleges serve close to 34,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UIC is recognized as one of the best public universities and one of the most ethnically rich and culturally diverse campuses in the nation, located in the heart of Chicago, it is an integral part of the city's educational, technological and cultural fabric.

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