Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
Ascension Health
Tulsa, OK

RN Registered Nurse Director of Utilization Management

Details * Department: Utilization Management * Schedule: FT, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm * Hospital: Ascension St. John Medical Center * Location: Tulsa, OK Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community * Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics. Responsibilities Provide strategic direction and oversight of the day-to-day operations of utilization management function within the insurance plan. Responsibilities: * Ensure integration of utilization management functions with network strategy and claims processing. * Oversee work with provider relations on resolving issues. * Manage activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. * Develop systems and processes for prospective, concurrent and retrospective utilization review for all self-funded and fully insured clients to implement and manage comprehensive outpatient and inpatient utilization management programs. * Oversee implementation and maintenance of prior authorization codes for all clients. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: * Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: * Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. Additional Preferences * Strong Utilization Review experience * Exceptional communication skills * Leadership experience Why Join Our Team Ascension St. John has been serving Northeast Oklahoma with compassionate, personalized care since 1926. Join more than 7,000 associates and find a rewarding healthcare career at one of our 6 hospitals and numerous other sites of care. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify