Extra Help Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator II (HURC II) - Continuum of Care Job at University of Illinois
Extra Help Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator II (HURC II) - Continuum of Care
Hiring Department: Continuum of Care
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1015216
FTE : 0
Work Schedule –
Shift :
# of Position: 3
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.
Description:
Position Summary
This is an Extra Help Onsite Discharge Planning HURC II position.
Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator (HURC) is accountable for coordinating and facilitating patient
services across the various levels of the continuum utilizing Relationship-Based Care model as the framework.
The HURC takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based
Practice and Magnet's Five Models of Care into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with
patients, families, self and colleagues, the HURC functions as an interdisciplinary team member who assist
patients and their families in navigating through the healthcare system based on individual and patient
population needs. In addition to the care facilitation, the HURC will perform related duties including utilization
management, discharge planning and referral to other levels of care and fulfills unit and organizational goals
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Previous experience with Discharge Planning/Transitions of Care 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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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