University of Illinois Chicago is hiring: UI Health - Healthcare Utilization Rev

UI Health - Healthcare Utilization Review Coordinator II

University of Illinois Chicago

Hiring Information

• Hiring Department: Continuum of Care
• Location: Chicago, IL USA
• Requisition ID: 1038144
• FTE: 0.6
• Work Schedule: Saturday - Monday
• Shift: Days
• # of Positions: 1
• Posting Date: 11/13/2025
• Illinois residency required.
• Salary: $40.50-90.66 (range, final determined by agreement and candidate)

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. It includes a Joint Commission‑accredited tertiary care hospital, outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network. It also houses the seven UIC health science colleges. UI Health is dedicated to health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

Employee Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Healthcare Utilization Review Coordinator (HURC) coordinates patient services across the continuum using the Relationship‑Based Care model. The HURC improves outcomes through shared leadership, evidence‑based practice, and Magnet’s Five Models of Care. The role supports patients, families, and colleagues in navigating the healthcare system and performs duties including utilization management, discharge planning, and referral. The coordinator fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advocates for patients, families, and the nursing profession.
• Facilitates coordination of patient services with the patient, family, physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, cost‑effective, timely care.
• Identifies variations in utilization of benefits with payors to fund alternative care plans where possible.
• Assists in identifying system problems impeding diagnosis or treatment, collaborates with interdisciplinary team to address delays in consults, treatments, discharge planning or procedures, facilitating timely delivery of services.
• Facilitates daily communication (patient rounds, multidisciplinary meetings) to discuss plan of care and expedite care across the continuum.
• Maintains expertise through continuing education and serves as a resource for care team members.
• Provides feedback to health care team on performance and practice.
• Collaborates with nurses and physicians to promote learning experiences for staff and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program.
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure in Illinois.
• Five years (60 months) of Medical Surgical experience.
• BSN or higher required.
• Current BLS/CPR and or unit‑specific certifications.
• 2 to 5 years of utilization review nurse experience.
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nationally certified by ANCC or within 6 months of hire in a relevant clinical area.

How to Apply

Click the Apply Now button and fully complete the online application, including work history, duties and responsibilities, education, licensure, certification, and language sections. Upload resume, cover letter, certifications, and transcripts. Once submitted, you cannot make changes; you must withdraw and reapply. Ensure documents are uploaded before the posting close date.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer. Please review Required Employment Notices and Posters for non‑discrimination statements and additional information regarding background checks, misconduct disclosures, and E‑Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Higher Education