Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator II (HURC II)

Hiring Department: Continuum of Care

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024530

Work Schedule – 8am to 430pm

FTE : 1:

Shift : Days

# of Positions: 1:

Posting Close Date: 4/15/2024

Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $35.72/hr- $71.67/hr. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

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.

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Description

Position Summary

This is an onsite full time float Discharge Planning HURC II position Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 430pm

Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitates coordination of patient services in assigned patient care unit, or department.
• 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._x000d_
• Coordinates and provides discharge planning. Screens patients for high risk discharge planning needs_x000d_ and assures collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
  
  
  

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

Hospital Discharge Planning/Case Management Experience Strongly Preferred

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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