Utilization Review/Case Manager

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.000001 | On Call | 8:00am to 4:30pm, some weekends required

Position Summary

The Utilization Review Case Manager RN monitors utilization practices from preadmission to discharge to assure cost-effective utilization practices, quality patient care, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The UR Case Manager also coordinates plans for discharges involving community resources and alternate levels of care to ensure timely and efficient case coordination in conjunction with members of the health care team.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or allied health field, preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute care setting - OR - at least 2 recent years of demonstrated utilization/case management experience in a recognized program

Licensure

• RN: Registered Nurse Licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing required upon start

Preferred Certifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• CCM: Certified Case Manager
• CPHM: Certified Professional Healthcare Management

What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)

• Competitive starting wage
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.