registered nurse Seattle, WA
Job description
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.
UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Utilization Review Nurse. The goal of the Utilization Review (UR) Nurse is to ensure delivery of optimal care for the patient while promoting fiscal responsibility. The UR Nurse establishes and maintains an efficient, cost effective care management process by determining the medical necessity and financial liability for patients all hospitalized patients. The UR Nurse communicates this information with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures, and quality patient care for the duration of the hospitalization. The UR Nurse is responsible for maintaining the knowledge and skill set related to utilization review, care coordination, and performance improvement, while working in a manner which supports the mission and vision of Care Management at University of Washington Medical Center. The UR Nurse ensures that daily operations, procedures and standards of care are maintained in accordance with hospital and JACHO guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHEDULE
This is a remote work position. Full-time days with occasional weekend work requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Washington State RN license required by start date.
DESIRED
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
About University of Washington
CEO: Ana Mari Cauce
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: College / University
Website: https://www.washington.edu
Year Founded: 1861
