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Utilization Management RN Hourly (PRN) - Care Continuity - UH Truman Medical Centers (varied days per week; 7:00a-3:30p)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Work From Home-City Tax Req

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Care Continuity UHTMC

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 3:30PM

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

Utilization Management Nurse (UM RN)

_Optimize Care. Improve Outcomes. Elevate the Patient Experience._

Are you a skilled RN with a passion for driving quality care while maximizing resource efficiency? Join our dedicated Utilization Management team and help shape smarter, more effective care delivery across the healthcare continuum.

As a **UM Nurse** , you’ll play a critical role in supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, resource stewardship, and positive patient outcomes. You'll serve as a clinical advisor, problem solver, and resource utilization expert for our care teams.

What You’ll Do:

+ Partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective and efficient use of healthcare resources.

+ Monitor patient care delivery to align with best practices, regulatory standards, and financial goals.

+ Serve as an internal consultant to clinical staff, providing guidance on utilization practices, clinical documentation, and discharge planning.

+ Leverage data and clinical judgment to support timely transitions of care and optimize care coordination.

+ Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives focused on resource utilization and patient-centered care.

Minimum Requirements:

+ **BSN preferred** (or graduate degree in Nursing if BSN not held)

+ Active **RN license** in the state of Missouri

+ **2 years of clinical experience** in an acute hospital setting

+ Proficiency with **Windows-based programs** and electronic health records

+ Strong **verbal, written, and interpersonal communication** skills

+ Excellent **critical thinking** , **problem-solving** , and **organizational** skills

+ Ability to thrive in a **fast-paced, team-oriented** environment

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Previous **Utilization Management** experience

+ Familiarity with **managed care** , **TJC** , **CMS** standards, and performance improvement

+ Knowledge of **ICD/CPT/DRG** coding systems

+ **Behavioral Health** experience

+ Experience analyzing data or working with utilization metrics

+ National certification in **Utilization Management or Case Management** (e.g., ACM, CCM, or CMAC)

Why Join Us?

+ Be a key contributor to **clinical excellence and financial sustainability** .

+ Gain exposure to **cross-functional teams** and **system-wide strategy** .

+ Work in an environment that values **innovation, education, and compassionate care** .

+ Advance your career in a role where your voice, knowledge, and initiative matter.

Help us deliver smarter care and better outcomes—apply today to join our Utilization Management team.

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

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