Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist

Your experience matters

Denver Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about Denver Springs

Denver Springs is a 96-bed behavioral health hospital that offers exceptional care to the Englewood area.

Why choose Denver Springs?

• A Healing, Supportive Environment of Care
• Evidence-Based, Nationally Recognized Treatment Programs
• Experienced, Compassionate Clinical Experts

How you’ll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist who excels in this role will:

• Receive inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face, phone, or tele-assessment—Triages individuals based on safety risk

• Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment

• Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions

• Performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinates with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met at the facility or other appropriate community providers

• Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment

• Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by giving direct care

• The RN will coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders

• The RN will ensure the safety and well-being of each patient

• The RN ensures all medical orders are followed, initiates and follows treatment planning, and acts as a patient advocate at all times

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current Colorado or Compact State RN license and possess an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred, Associates required
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred, but must have within 30 days of hire

Schedule: FT Days 8a – 4:30p Monday through Friday

Pay Range: $39.15-$52.85 p/hr

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lisa Lambert by emailing Lisa.Lambert@lifepointhealth.net.

EEOC Statement

“Denver Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denver Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”