Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY is looking for an experienced RN to work as a Registered Professional Utilization Management Nurse (UMRN) full time days. M-F 8hr shifts

The team is willing to help train the right candidate as long as they meet the minimum requirements and have the desire and ability to learn and grow into this wonderful opportunity to progress in their nursing career.

We at St. Peter’s Health Partners recognize that nursing is one of the most challenging careers and the most rewarding. We work with nurses to ensure that their professional experiences meet the expectations they had when they chose nursing. We recognize the crucial role you play in the care of every patient treated and we have worked hard to ensure that you find the professional culture, the career support, medical resources and the career opportunities you’re seeking.

St. Peter’s Hospital is a member of Trinity Health. Trinity Health employs more than 120,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 21 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

The selected candidate will :

• Be responsible for the utilization management, both concurrent and retroactive for inpatient and outpatient services in accordance with the utilization program which meets the requirements of JCAHO and third party payor contracts.

• Be responsible for the length of stay and level of care to provide effective and efficient health care services that best serve the needs of the patient.

• Work within and contribute to an environment where the mission is actualized, patient focused outcomes are achieved and high quality professional practice is realized.

Minimum requirements:

• Current and valid NYS RN license

• Bachelor of Science in nursing, or willingness to purse defined plan for matriculation in program demonstrated by ongoing course work each semester

• BLS certification

• 2 years of experience in acute setting or one year in community health

• Must have some week day availability to orient

Preferred requirements:

• Discharge planning and community resource knowledge

• Basic knowledge of the utilization management process

• Working knowledge of recognized industry clinical standards, i.e. Interqual, Milliman Care Guidelines.

• Maintain the highest level of customer service while completing day to day duties and responsibilities

• Critical thinking skills to problem solve

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• High level of efficiency to communicate in a fast pace work environment

• Engage within a team setting to help promote a strong team culture

• Passion to learn, grow and develop in the nursing field

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran