Ascension

Registered Nurse Utilization Review

Ascension$81K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing required prior to hire or transfer.
  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or relevant professional licensure at time of hire.
  • Proven experience in Utilization Management, Case Management, or Clinical Documentation Improvement is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Advocate for appropriate care by reviewing admissions and service requests for medical necessity.
  • Guide complex patient journeys through expert case management and consultation.
  • Support frontline care teams by resolving documentation and reimbursement issues.
  • Coordinate transitions by collaborating with the healthcare team on discharge plans.
  • Maintain compliance with federal and payer regulations to protect against administrative risks.

Benefits

  • Partially remote work environment with onsite requirements in Baltimore, MD.
  • Full-time day shift schedule with Monday to Friday hours and one weekend rotation per month.
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive healthcare team to enhance patient care.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Partially Remote, with onsite coverage required in Baltimore, MD.

Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

Department: Utilization Management

Schedule: Day-Shift | Full-Time | Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM | Weekend Rotation once per month.

Salary range: $81,120.00- $115,939.20 per year

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Advocate for appropriate care by reviewing admissions and service requests to ensure every patient receives the right level of medical necessity at the right time.
  • Guide complex patient journeys through expert case management and consultation, providing a roadmap for high-quality outcomes in even the most challenging clinical situations.
  • Support the frontline care team by resolving documentation and reimbursement hurdles, ensuring the hospital can focus its resources on direct patient care.
  • Coordinate seamless transitions by collaborating with the healthcare team to build safe, effective discharge plans that set patients up for success long after they leave our facility.
  • Maintain clinical integrity by overseeing compliance with federal and payer regulations, protecting our patients and our organization from administrative risk.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Specialized Expertise: Proven experience in Utilization Management, Case Management, or Clinical Documentation Improvement within a healthcare setting.


Responsibilities

  • Advocate for appropriate care by reviewing admissions and service requests to ensure every patient receives the right level of medical necessity at the right time.
  • Guide complex patient journeys through expert case management and consultation, providing a roadmap for high-quality outcomes in even the most challenging clinical situations.
  • Support the frontline care team by resolving documentation and reimbursement hurdles, ensuring the hospital can focus its resources on direct patient care.
  • Coordinate seamless transitions by collaborating with the healthcare team to build safe, effective discharge plans that set patients up for success long after they leave our facility.
  • Maintain clinical integrity by overseeing compliance with federal and payer regulations, protecting our patients and our organization from administrative risk.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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165,000 employees
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Founded
1999

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