Registered Nurse - Utilization Review, Tuba City, AZ

• Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm. Callback on weekends/holidays
  
• Start Date: 9/7/2026
  
• Contract: 13 Weeks
  
• Location: Tuba City, AZ
  
• Hourly Pay: $ 38.50
  
• Non-taxed Stipend: $ 1246.00
  
• Weekly Total Pay: $ 2401.00
  
• Holiday Coverage Required: Yes
  
• EMR Used: Allscripts
  
• COVID & FLU EXEMPTIONS: May accept after declination form is submitted
  
• ORIENTATION: Every 2 weeks
  
• HOUSING APP: Must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start
  

• Ensures that patients receive appropriate care by verifying medical necessity, confirming the correct patient status, and monitoring the ongoing need for services while working to reduce unnecessary length of stay and prevent delay
  
• Support accurate clinical documentation for proper reimbursement
  
• Coordinate with providers and the care team on discharge planning and transitions
  
• Manage resource use to control costs, communicate with payers to prevent denials,
  
• Ensure compliance with CMS and Joint Commission requirements while contributing to reporting and quality improvement efforts.
  
• Serve as a key liaison between clinical care, finance, and regulatory requirements, helping align patient care with both quality standards and reimbursement rules.
  
• Make direct impact on patient outcomes, hospital efficiency, and the organization’s financial performance.
  

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay (hourly) + Non-taxed Stipend (if eligible)
  
• Pay package details provided upon offer
  

Requirements

• Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience performing direct patient care with at least 2 years in an Inpatient setting on a medical-surgical unit, PACU, or higher acuity Inpatient unit (ICU, Step-Down, Telemetry, etc.) or home health (direct care) {clinical experience qualification may be determined by hiring manager/director.}
  
• Must demonstrate knowledge of case management, purchased referred care and utilization review processes.
  
• Must demonstrate knowledge of electronic health record systems.
  
• A valid, current, full and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
  
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
  
• Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect are required.
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
  
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
  
• Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
  

Compliance/Screening (Pre-Start):

• Drug screen and background check (facility required)
  
• Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
  

Benefits