What Is a Utilization Review Nurse?

Utilization review nurses perform frequent case reviews, check medical records, speak with patients and care providers regarding treatment, and respond to the plan of care. They also make recommendations regarding the appropriateness of care for identified diagnoses based on the research results for those conditions.

How much do utilization review nurses make?

Salary Ranges for Utilization Review Nurses

The salaries of Utilization Review Nurses in the US range from $14,866 to $396,665 , with a median salary of $71,350 . The middle 57% of Utilization Review Nurses makes between $71,350 and $179,694, with the top 86% making $396,665.

How do I become a utilization review nurse?

Utilization review nurses are registered nurses, so they need to go through all the same qualifications that other nurses do. Most have a bachelor's degree in nursing and a license from their state to practice. They also need several years of experience in patient care before switching to utilization review.