Clinical Outcomes And Utilization Management Nurse
Job Title : Clinical Outcomes And Utilization Management Nurse
Company : Health Link
Location : San Francisco, CA (100% In-Office) Job Type : Full-Time Schedule : MondayFriday
About Health Link
Health Link is a leading provider of patient-centered home health services, committed to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and quality patient outcomes. We are currently hiring a Clinical Outcomes And Utilization Management Nurse to work onsite in our San Francisco, CA office. This non-field position plays a critical role in optimizing clinical operations and supporting staff through data analysis, training, and collaborative planning.
Position Summary
This full-time, in-office role is responsible for reviewing home health visit utilization, supporting clinicians with documentation compliance, analyzing readmission trends, and collaborating with internal teams to improve patient outcomes. You'll play a key part in ensuring quality care delivery while enhancing operational efficiency across the agency.
Key Responsibilities
Utilization Review & Visit Optimization
- Monitor and review visit utilization to ensure alignment with patient needs and agency protocols
- Identify trends and inefficiencies in visit frequency; recommend adjustments as needed
- Collaborate with schedulers and clinicians to align care with payer guidelines and clinical goals
- Support accurate documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and clinical justification
Readmission Review & Patient Outcomes
Analyze hospital readmission data to identify trends and care gapsConduct case reviews for high-risk patients; recommend improvements in care transitionsEnsure documentation and communication of readmission follow-ups is complete and timelyWork with clinical teams to reduce preventable readmissionsQuality Assurance, Training & Clinical Support
Participate in internal quality audits and clinical documentation reviewsCollaborate with QA to ensure compliance with agency policies and payer requirementsProvide training to clinicians on documentation, visit planning, and patient care managementOffer one-on-one coaching and group education to address gaps in compliance or qualityMentor staff to support professional development and adherence to best practicesCollaboration & Reporting
Work closely with Clinical Managers, QA, Compliance, and Scheduling teamsDevelop and analyze reports on visit utilization, patient outcomes, and readmission trendsPresent findings and recommendations to leadership to support continuous improvementQualifications
Active RN license in California (required); BSN preferred35 years of clinical experience in home health, quality review, or care managementExperience in utilization review, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance strongly preferredSolid understanding of Medicare and other payer documentation requirementsStrong communication, analytical, and teaching skillsProficient in EMR systems and data reporting toolsWhat We Offer
Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)MondayFriday schedule (no weekends or field work)Supportive team environment with opportunities for growthMeaningful work that directly impacts patient care quality and outcomes