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Ascension Health Registered Nurse Utilization Management in Wichita, Kansas
Your future role at a glance
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis
Department/Specialty: Utilization Management
Schedule: Day | PRN | 8am-4:30pm, Minimum of 1 weekend/month
Salary Range: $40.41 - $57.05/hour
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Clinical Advocacy & Review: You’ll lead the charge in reviewing admissions and service requests to ensure every patient’s journey aligns with medical necessity and reimbursement standards.
Expert Problem Solving: Act as a go-to consultant for our departmental teams, navigating the complexities of coding, documentation, and precertification to resolve claim denials and manage the appeals process seamlessly.
Compliance Stewardship: You will serve as a guardian of quality, overseeing and coordinating our adherence to federally mandated regulations and third-party payer rules.
Data-Driven Insights: When the team needs to see the "big picture," you’ll step in to prepare statistical analyses and utilization reports that help shape our future strategies.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
What additional preferences we're seeking
- Clinical Expertise: We strongly prefer candidates with demonstrated experience in Utilization Management (UM) or Case Management.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.
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