COC/Util Rev Coord RN conducts utilization review for in-house patients and those members at contracted facilities.
DEPARTMENT:Skilled NursingSCHEDULE:Part-Time regular, 20 hours per week, Vary shift, Monday, Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm &Wednesday - 8:00am - 12:30pm w / weekend rotation.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license. PHN preferred. JOB SUMMARY:Conducts utilization review for in-house patients and those members at contracted facilities. Assists in the discharge planning process.QUALIFICATIONS:Previous experience in an inpatient setting (usually 2 years). Previous experience utilization experience required (usually 1 year). Clinical expert in area of review preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of diagnostic codes.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Previous experience in an inpatient setting (usually 2 years). Previous experience utilization experience required (usually 1 year). Clinical expert in area of review preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of diagnostic codes. Provide clinical oversight for determination of medical necessity for admission to SNF & clinical denials based on medical necessity. Cross train to provide coverage for dept. manager. Cross train for SNF case manager which responsibilities include daily case management of patients while they are in the SNF, working with Kaiser team and contracted SNF team to coordinate needed care, discharge plans, equipment, education, follow-up medical appointments and family interaction and participation in plan of care.Cross train to SNF placement desk working with hospital discharge planners to find an appropriate SNF, secure bed and coordinate patient transfer with discharge planner. This consists of screening referrals for skilled determination, collecting needed documents for placement, coordinate obtaining bed with the SNF vendors and discharge planners, reports on PD placements. Additional responsibilities: create bi-weekly work schedule, reconciliation of Avoidable Days, utilization management reports & appeals processSKILLS TESTING: DUTIES:Conducts utilization review for in-house patients as well as those members who have admitted to contracted facilities. Conducts clinical reviews based on established treatment criteria. Reviews utilization patterns, identifies trends and problems areas for special studies. Assists other healthcare providers in the discharge planning process and triaging on alternative unit of care. Assists in collecting and assimilating clinical data to enhance the quality of services. Generates quality improvement results. Collaborates with physicians on clinical reviews, keeps them appraised of Kaiser clinical criteria. Reports and investigates unusual occurrences and questions inappropriate decisions based on their professional expertise. Interviews patients/caregivers regarding care after hospitalization. Counsels on Medicare and health care plan coverage. Coordinates referrals to appropriate agencies/facilities. OTHER DUTIES:Conducts utilization review for in-house patients and those members at contracted facilities. Assists in the discharge planning process. Conducts utilization review for in-house patients as well as those members who have admitted to contracted facilities. Conducts clinical reviews based on established treatment criteria. Reviews utilization patterns, identifies trends and problems areas for special studies. Assists other health care providers in the discharge planning process and triaging on alternative unit of care. Assists in collecting and assimilating clinical data to enhance the quality of services. Generates quality improvement results. Collaborates with physicians on clinical reviews, keeps them appraised of Kaiser clinical criteria. Reports and investigates unusual occurrences and questions inappropriate decisions based on their professional expertise. Interviews patients/caregivers regarding care after hospitalization. Counsels on Medicare and healthcare plan coverage. Coordinates referrals to appropriate agencies/facilities. Must have experience in skilled nursing facility nursing as well as an understanding of Medicare guidelines for skilled nursing facilities and skilled coverage for care.Case management experience strongly recommended..Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP�s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer