Utilization Review Nurse - Weekends

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Closing Date:

09/03/2026

Type of Position:

Management - Operations

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | CORE PA Utilization Review Team A

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Utilization Review (UR) RN Care Manager is responsible for utilizing pre-established, evidence based screening criteria to validate the appropriateness of patient admissions, provide screening, and continuous observation status monitoring. The RN Care Manager UR is also responsible for communicating relevant information to appropriate payer carriers regarding a patient’s stay. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of the RN scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, Patient Bill of Rights, AB 1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to discharge planning.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 5 years of clinical nursing experience
• Valid AR Registered Nursing license.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification

 

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact

askrecruitment@uams.edu

for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes