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Nurse Manager - Utilization Management

Mayo Clinic

Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesPosted 4 days ago

About this role

The RN Manager, Care Management provides leadership, direction, and resource management for case managers and social workers in the inpatient and ambulatory settings. The RN Manager effectively resolves utilization review and denial management issues, provides leadership in resolving psychosocial issues, and removes barriers and complexities for case managers and social workers to effectively facilitate safe discharge planning. The RN Manager collaborates internally and externally to maximize patient flow and mitigate reimbursement issues. 

 

* Collaborates internally with pre-certification staff, admitting and billing office personnel, contracting staff, house supervisors, risk management, physicians, and specialty departments that impact needs during the inpatient stay and through the provision of an effective, safe discharge.  * External collaboration includes but is not limited to health plans, providers, and vendors that impact needs during the inpatient stay and through an effective, safe discharge.  * This individual has a strong working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, regulatory compliance mandates, auditing agencies, national coverage determinations (NCDs) and local coverage determinations (LCDs).  * Possesses knowledge of various payer sources, benefits, and limitations and understands and applies utilization management standards from the patient's point of entry through discharge.  * The RN Manager assists in developing and creates ownership for the department's vision and planning, fostering teamwork and an open creative environment for staff.  * The RN Manager coordinates, implements, and evaluates staff development and manages staff performance proactively and decisively.  * The RN Manager supports staff leadership activities, including community involvement and participation in committees and research.  * This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's specific needs. * The RN Manager, Care Management supports leadership amongst the staff through support of activities that include staff development, community involvement, and participation in committees and research.  * The American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Commission for Case Manager Guideline provide the basis for practice.  * This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification. * This role provides direct supervision of utilization management and denials. This manager is part of a leadership team that covers post-acute program, and ambulatory case management. 

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans [https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/] – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

* Medical: Multiple plan options. * Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. * Vision: Affordable plan with national network. * Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. * Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. [https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations] 

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster].  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify [https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf] and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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