at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator - Continuum of Care
Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator - Continuum of Care
Hiring Department: Continuum of Care
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023034
FTE : 1.0
Work Schedule - 8am to 430pm
Shift : Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 1/15/2024
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
This is a full time Float Discharge Planning HURC II Position. This position works Monday to Friday from 8am to 430pm.
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborates with the patient, family, physicians, RNs, and multidisciplinary team to assure_x000d_ appropriate safe, cost effective, timely and efficient services. Utilizes clinical and social work experts_x000d_ as needed to ensure delivery of comprehensive patient services.
Collaborates and communicates with all staff in developing and implementing the discharge planning_x000d_ process including: appropriate CLOC, continued stay, patient assessment (for appropriate Clinical_x000d_ Level of Care (CLOC), continued stay, planning, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration and_x000d_ ongoing evaluation.
. Documents risk assessment and discharge planning information in the medical record according to_x000d_ department standards.
Assists in identifying system problems and issues that impede (impeding) diagnostic or treatment_x000d_ progression to the appropriate administrative liaison. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team_x000d_ when delays occur in consults, treatments, discharge planning, or procedures to facilitate timely, cost effective delivery of patient services.
Facilitates daily communication (e.g. patient rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings and_x000d_ conferences) with the interdisciplinary team to discuss plan of care and assist with expediting care_x000d_ across the continuum.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
Five years (60 months) of RN experience.
Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Hospital Discharge Planning HURC II experience preferred.
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