Nurse Utilization & Documentation Specialist

Special Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina
• Three years of hospital clinical nursing experience in designated practice area
• CPR within 1 month of employment
• Preferred: BSN or Baccalaureate degree in a health‑related field
• Two years experience as Utilization Reviewer/Care Coordinator or Clinical Documentation Specialist with knowledge of third‑party reimbursement requirements
• Practice experience in Critical Care, Emergency Care or Surgical Care
• National certification

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedures manuals. Knowledge of and trained in age‑specific categories being served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric. Knowledge of occupational health and safety, ergonomics, workers’ compensation, and OSHA regulations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrated ability to interact with people at various levels in a courteous, tactful and poised manner.