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Organization:
SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Position Overview:
The Utilization Review/Discharge Planner (UR/DP) performs chart review to determine the appropriateness of care to ensure effective quality and cost-efficient outcomes, coordinates all aspects of patient care involving all members of the health care team to develop an integrated discharge plan. Uses effective interpersonal skills in managing the complexity of interactions involved with the position. Must be able to communicate in a timely manner to insurance case management providers to assure continued and discharge utilization management appeals to patient care needs.
*This is a hybrid position (most days are remote and some days require onsite presence)
Job Description:
EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
- Other: Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program/Vocational Nursing Program
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
- OR PSYT-Psychiatric Technician
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
- Seasoned experience in psychiatric nursing, preferably in an inpatient setting is required.
- Experience working with all age populations is required.
- Demonstrates experience utilizing effective interpersonal communications, organizational and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and support implementation of a patient focused program in a healthcare setting.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- The ability to work independently with a minimum of direction.
- Critical thinking skills necessary to provide utilization review/discharge planning services appropriate to patients with complex medical, emotional and social needs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and time management skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday – Friday
Weekend Requirements:
None
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $35.96 to $46.03 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.