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 : 1029074
FTE : 1
Work Schedule : Mon-Fri 8a-430p
Shift : Days
# of Positions : 1
Posting Close Date :
Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $35.72/hr- $71.67/hr. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more:
The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
Position Summary 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 Facilitates coordination of patient services in assigned patient care unit, or department.
Collaborates with the patient, family, physicians, RNs, and multidisciplinary team to assure appropriate safe, cost effective, timely and efficient services. Utilizes clinical and social work experts as needed to ensure delivery of comprehensive patient services.
Collaborates and communicates with all staff in developing and implementing the discharge planning process including: appropriate CLOC, continued stay, patient assessment (for appropriate Clinical Level of Care (CLOC), continued stay, planning, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing evaluation.
Documents risk assessment and discharge planning information in the medical record according to department standards.
Coordinates and provides discharge planning. Screens patients for high risk discharge planning needs and assures collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
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.
Preferred Qualifications BSN or MSN preferred
Case management certification (ACM, CCM) preferred
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Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions.
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