I am now a UR nurse and l WFH..l absolutely love my job. This UR nurse is a best kept secret because so many nurses talk themselves out of trying for the position
@@maribelblanco1901 l would assume so. Maybe not starting out.. it depends on the company, your location, and experience. I started at 70K with benefits. However for my area it was a good starting point. Especially since I had no experience. Don't forget to negotiate your salary.
Dang you are my role model. Tech & medical science. Nursing informatics & utilizing critical thinking skills thru clinical experience & education. This is my end goal 🙌🏼
Aww I get so excited when people are interested in technology and nursing! It’s like your getting the best of both worlds! Wishing you the best in your journey! If I can help please reach out!
Hi! I wanted to ask you where do you do utilization? In the ED? The just offered me a position in ED utilization. I am hoping it will be more relaxed than being on floor. I’m tired of floor nursing. I applied over a year ago but never took it because of some life changes. But now I had a baby and am thinking it will be best for my sanity and stress. What you think. They are also transferring to remote soon. Thank you!
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Utilization is definitely less stressful than being on the floor. It gives you a better work life balance. I used to work in Utilization with the ED. I liked it because you are still able to use your critical thinking skills. Remote is another plus! Congratulations on your new position as well! I hope that you enjoy it. If you have any more questions definitely let me know 🥰
Thank you for showing your day at work. I'm curious is the pay more than bedside nursing? Also, do you need experience to be a Utilization Review nurse? Please let me know thanks.
Hi! Yes the pay is more then bedside nursing in the state of New Jersey. I can’t speak for other states. You do need at least 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience, strong communication skills, as well as proficient computer skills. You will be dealing with a couple different software applications. I hope this was helpful.
@@dopenursingish Thank you so much for responding very helpful! I have been a nurse for 13 years and have been a surgery nurse for 6 years now currently I have been applying to utilization review positions but no reply still...please you have any suggestions I would be grateful
Hey is there anyway I can message or email you? I’m actually starting utilization review at the hospital you worked for this month! Just had a couple questions
Yes for the most part. Because I am a supervisor, I will get occasional calls but I can count on 1 hand the number of calls I’ve gotten in a month after work hours.
I been at the bedside for 5 years I just got hired to be a utilization review nurse!! Nervous for the change but kind of excited from the change! How do you like it?? What can I expect ?
Congratulations! That’s amazing! It’s a change but I love it because even though I’m not bedside, I still use my critical thinking skills and up to date with the current practice and plan of care for specific diagnosis.
Hi. Thanks for sharing. Planning to do UM Review too after my bedside nursing contract :) Do you have any idea how much is the rate of an entry level UM nurse? Thanks!
Utilization Review positions look for nurses with strong clinical backgrounds and the ability to sort through a patients chart to find important information needed for the insurance companies. Strong communication skills is a plus! On your resume include key words that are in the job description. Hope this helps!
I’m confused. Are you employed by the hospital? & then they have you train half the day and then work in office for the rest if the day? I wanna apply to this type of job but idk what to search for
Hi! Yes I do work in a hospital. My hospital underwent a new EMR system and each department needed a super User. So I was chosen to do so. If you want to work in utilization management, search for jobs as a utilization review nurse or utilization management nurse. If you want to work with EMR systems you should go directly to the system website (cerner, epic, etc) they will always post their job vacancies. I hope this helps! ❤️
Yes clinical experience is preferred because you need to know what important clinical information is needed to meet specific inpatient hospital criteria and clinical information the insurance companies are looking for.
I am now a UR nurse and l WFH..l absolutely love my job. This UR nurse is a best kept secret because so many nurses talk themselves out of trying for the position
Yes!!! Definitely a job that’s kept on the low! I’m telling you I didn’t know anything about UR until I went in for the interview.
Hey ladies! I’m trying as well any other tips?
Mel is it possible to make over 95,000 a year as a UR nurse?
@@maribelblanco1901 l would assume so. Maybe not starting out.. it depends on the company, your location, and experience. I started at 70K with benefits. However for my area it was a good starting point. Especially since I had no experience. Don't forget to negotiate your salary.
@@melscorner4598 is there OT available in the position?
Dang you are my role model. Tech & medical science.
Nursing informatics & utilizing critical thinking skills thru clinical experience & education. This is my end goal 🙌🏼
Aww I get so excited when people are interested in technology and nursing! It’s like your getting the best of both worlds! Wishing you the best in your journey! If I can help please reach out!
Hi! Do you ever find yourself working longer than 8 hours to complete your work or are there days you are able to finish early?
Hi! I wanted to ask you where do you do utilization? In the ED? The just offered me a position in ED utilization. I am hoping it will be more relaxed than being on floor. I’m tired of floor nursing. I applied over a year ago but never took it because of some life changes. But now I had a baby and am thinking it will be best for my sanity and stress. What you think. They are also transferring to remote soon. Thank you!
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Utilization is definitely less stressful than being on the floor. It gives you a better work life balance. I used to work in Utilization with the ED. I liked it because you are still able to use your critical thinking skills. Remote is another plus! Congratulations on your new position as well! I hope that you enjoy it. If you have any more questions definitely let me know 🥰
Is this a very very busy job, without much down time?
Utilization can be busy but it depends on how fast you work. I’ve always liked to get my work done early so I had downtime.
Thanks, I want to get back into UM prn
You should! I love it!
Thank you for showing your day at work. I'm curious is the pay more than bedside nursing? Also, do you need experience to be a Utilization Review nurse? Please let me know thanks.
Hi! Yes the pay is more then bedside nursing in the state of New Jersey. I can’t speak for other states. You do need at least 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience, strong communication skills, as well as proficient computer skills. You will be dealing with a couple different software applications. I hope this was helpful.
@@dopenursingish Thank you so much for responding very helpful! I have been a nurse for 13 years and have been a surgery nurse for 6 years now currently I have been applying to utilization review positions but no reply still...please you have any suggestions I would be grateful
Hey is there anyway I can message or email you? I’m actually starting utilization review at the hospital you worked for this month! Just had a couple questions
Hi! Congratulations! You can email me at dopenursingllc@gmail.com
When you leave work, does work really stay away from home?
Yes for the most part. Because I am a supervisor, I will get occasional calls but I can count on 1 hand the number of calls I’ve gotten in a month after work hours.
I been at the bedside for 5 years I just got hired to be a utilization review nurse!! Nervous for the change but kind of excited from the change! How do you like it?? What can I expect ?
Congratulations! That’s amazing! It’s a change but I love it because even though I’m not bedside, I still use my critical thinking skills and up to date with the current practice and plan of care for specific diagnosis.
Thank you so much! I just want to be away from bedside I just don’t enjoy it at all! I’m hoping utilization will be better for me!
How can I get a job . I’ve been applying like crazy . No offers I have 10 years of Er experience
What companies have you been applying to? Try Horizon, Aetna, Cigna, or your local hospitals.
Hi. Thanks for sharing. Planning to do UM Review too after my bedside nursing contract :) Do you have any idea how much is the rate of an entry level UM nurse? Thanks!
Hi! My apologies for the lateness! But it depends on your state. New Jersey starts off around 37-40 an hr.
How did u get ur experience, I have been applying for these positions but the feedback Im getting is I have no experience...
Utilization Review positions look for nurses with strong clinical backgrounds and the ability to sort through a patients chart to find important information needed for the insurance companies. Strong communication skills is a plus! On your resume include key words that are in the job description. Hope this helps!
I’m confused. Are you employed by the hospital? & then they have you train half the day and then work in office for the rest if the day? I wanna apply to this type of job but idk what to search for
Hi! Yes I do work in a hospital. My hospital underwent a new EMR system and each department needed a super User. So I was chosen to do so. If you want to work in utilization management, search for jobs as a utilization review nurse or utilization management nurse. If you want to work with EMR systems you should go directly to the system website (cerner, epic, etc) they will always post their job vacancies. I hope this helps! ❤️
What is your salary?
Utilization nurses in my area start off around 87,000 and up. But of course with experience and or transitioning into leadership the salary increases.
Is there a certification for ur? Or is it on the job training?..
You don’t need a certification in ur. The main skills that are needed is a strong clinical background and great communication skills.
How did you become a UR nurse ?
I can learn from you!!
Thanks! If you have any questions let me know!
Do u need clinical experience to become a utilization nurse?
Yes clinical experience is preferred because you need to know what important clinical information is needed to meet specific inpatient hospital criteria and clinical information the insurance companies are looking for.