Lead Resource Utilization Coor

Title: Lead Resource Utilization Coor

Department Org: Documentation Analysis - 108830

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 0730 End Time: 1600

Posted Salary:

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Responsible for coordinating the clinical care of patients by assessing, planning, and facilitating progression through the plan of care. Responsible for the collection of clinical information to determine medical necessity for admission and continued hospitalization.

Reviews and monitors utilization of resources throughout the stay. Functions to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcome, as well as optimal patient satisfaction. Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families, physicians, other staff and the community.

Serves as a resource person for the Resource Utilization Coordinators. Assist Nursing Supervisor with Resource Utilization Coordinator assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:

• Current RN licensure in the state of Ohio.

• Bachelor degree in nursing required, Master's preferred. *in lieu of a BSN, an RN holding a MSN, may be considered.

• Minimum 3 years nursing/clinical experience with in-patient surgical/trauma, intermediate care patients, ICU status patients, and medicine service patients. Must have documented evidence of expertise in the acute care hospital setting.

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Resource Utilization Coordinator, or 2 years experience in Case Management role or 2 years experience in Clinical Documentation role.

• Able to work flexible hours; may be required to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays.

• Demonstrates the ability to assume a leadership/resource role.

• Current BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Case Management or CCDS Certification preferred

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free.

Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

Advertised: 17 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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