Nurse Auditor

Job Description:

Nurse Auditor

Description

Position Summary

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Position Summary:

Responsible for conducting hospital bill charge audits by reviewing medical records to verify services were provided and charges are appropriate, identifies overcharges, undercharges and unbundled items per carrier contract and industry standards.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; three (3) years' experience in clinical nursing; and two (2) years of utilization management or other chart auditing experience.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Valid state license as a Registered Nurse.

Additional Position Requirements

• Experience submitting Nevada Medicaid Authorizations Requests
  
• Knowledge of CMS Coding/Billing requirements
  
• EPIC Experience
  
• Previous Utilization Management Experience
  
• Experience in Chart Auditing
  
• Experience in developing denial appeal responses
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of:

Medical review, chart audits, and quality improvement processes; compliance regulations related to documentation, coding, and billing requirements; clinical pathways, disease state management and utilization review criteria; Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and other relevant regulations and standards; HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules; auditing concepts and principles; reviewing medical records and coding documents according to standard practice; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in:

Analyzing and evaluating medical information and applying clinical review guidelines or judgement to make clinical determinations; reviewing and verifying accuracy of data; reviewing medical records and coding documents according to standard practice; using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines; multi-tasking in a fast-paced working environment; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain seated for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May work shifts and weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:

• Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! https://www.nvpers.org/front
  • Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (twelve scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
• Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
• Nevada has no State Income Tax
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Closing Date/Time: 4/10/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

Salary:

$39.17 - $60.71 Hourly