Title: Resource Utilization Coor

Department Org: Outcome Management - 110040

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  1

Start Time:  0700a   End Time:  1730p

Posted Salary: $30.47 - $39.54

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. Serves as a catalyst to challenge current practices and streamline delivery of services. Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families, physicians, other staff and the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Active RN licensure in the state of Ohio.
 Bachelor degree in Nursing required* in lieu of a BSN, an RN holding a MSN, may be considered.
 Active BLS certification required.
 Minimum 3 years nursing/clinical experience in the acute care hospital setting. Must have documented evidence of expertise in the acute care hospital setting.
 Able to work flexible hours; may be required to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays.
 Competent in computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail) required.
 Previous case management, Utilization review and/or clinical documentation experience preferred.
 Physical requirements:
 visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
 ability to hear (with or without aides)
 ability to orally communicate
 good manual dexterity
 ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
 ability to stand, walk frequently
 ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and
 ability to perform CPR

Conditions of Employment:

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.

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