Ascension

Registered Nurse Utilization Review

Ascension$84K — $118K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Florida required, with credentials from the Florida Board of Nursing prior to hire or transfer.
  • Diploma from an accredited nursing school or equivalent professional licensure at the time of hire required.
  • 3+ years of clinical experience preferred, with a focus on Observation.
  • Experience in Utilization Management, Case Management, or Care Coordination is a plus.
  • Prior experience in a remote work setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Perform reviews of admissions and service requests to ensure medical necessity using evidence-based criteria.
  • Manage complex cases by coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to align care with clinical status and protocols.
  • Oversee compliance with federal and third-party payer regulations to mitigate financial risk.
  • Assist staff with precertification, coding, and managing claim denials or appeals.
  • Lead discharge planning efforts to ensure safe patient transitions and prepare reports on resource utilization trends.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility allows for a better work-life balance.
  • Full-time position with scheduled daytime hours.
  • Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment, fostering collaboration.
  • Potential for professional growth in Utilization Review and Case Management.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital

Department: Utilization Review

Schedule: Days | Full - Time

Pay range: $84,060.91 - $118,668.99

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Perform prospective, concurrent, and retrospective reviews of admissions and service requests using evidence-based criteria (e.g., InterQual, MCG) to ensure medical necessity and adherence to reimbursement policies.
  • Manage and consult on high-acuity or complex cases, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the level of care matches the patient's clinical status and facility protocols.
  • Mitigate financial risk by overseeing compliance with federal (CMS) and third-party payer regulations, assisting staff with precertification, accurate coding, and the management of claim denials or appeals.
  • Lead the healthcare team in assessing and coordinating discharge needs, ensuring safe patient transitions while preparing statistical reports to identify trends in resource utilization.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date
    or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of
    Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" 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

  • 3+ years of clinical experience required, Observation experience
  • Experience in Utilization Management, Case Management, or Care Coordination
  • Experience working in a remote environment


Responsibilities

  • Perform prospective, concurrent, and retrospective reviews of admissions and service requests using evidence-based criteria (e.g., InterQual, MCG) to ensure medical necessity and adherence to reimbursement policies.
  • Manage and consult on high-acuity or complex cases, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the level of care matches the patient's clinical status and facility protocols.
  • Mitigate financial risk by overseeing compliance with federal (CMS) and third-party payer regulations, assisting staff with precertification, accurate coding, and the management of claim denials or appeals.
  • Lead the healthcare team in assessing and coordinating discharge needs, ensuring safe patient transitions while preparing statistical reports to identify trends in resource utilization.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date
    or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of
    Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" 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.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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