Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist
Listed compensation
$39.15-$52.85/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Your Experience Matters
Denver Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More About Denver Springs
Denver Springs is a 96-bed behavioral health hospital that offers exceptional care to the Englewood area.
Why Choose Denver Springs?
- A Healing, Supportive Environment of Care
- Evidence-Based, Nationally Recognized Treatment Programs
- Experienced, Compassionate Clinical Experts
- How you’ll contribute
A Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist who excels in this role
will:
- Receive inquiry calls and assists the caller with scheduling a face-to-face, phone, or tele-assessment—Triages individuals based on safety risk
- Assesses or ensures assessment by a qualified mental health professional of patients who present for assessment
- Screens for medical and behavioral emergency conditions
- Performs a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders; coordinates with the clinical team/on-call physician to ensure these needs are met at the facility or other appropriate community providers
- Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment
- Completes the administrative processes of admission and precertification of care with external payers, as necessary Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by giving direct care
- The RN will coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric or emotional disorders
- The RN will ensure the safety and well-being of each patient
- The RN ensures all medical orders are followed, initiates and follows treatment planning, and acts as a patient advocate at all times
What We’re Looking For
Applicants should have a current Colorado or Compact State RN license and possess an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
- Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred, Associates required
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred, but must have within 30 days of hire
- Schedule: FT Days 8a – 4:30p Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $39.15-$52.85 p/hr
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lisa Lambert by emailing Lisa.Lambert@lifepointhealth.net [Michele.Allison@lifepointhealth.net].
EEOC Statement
“Denver Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denver Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Key Responsibilities
The Utilization Review Specialist manages inquiry calls, performs patient assessments, and coordinates care for individuals with psychiatric or substance abuse disorders. They also handle administrative admission processes and ensure all medical orders and treatment plans are followed to maintain patient safety.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a current Colorado or Compact State RN license and an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, with additional certifications like ACLS and PALS preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse (RN), Utilization Review Specialist at Lifepoint Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Utilization Review Nurse — ranked against 48 active Utilization Review Nurse listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Utilization Review — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 45 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 51% have no call, 71% require no weekends.
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in utilization review nurse | ranked against 48 Utilization Review Nurse listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $81k–$110k | Registered Nurse median $90k (middle half $76k–$94k)77 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$93k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Colorado | 105 active | 5,847 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 51% no call · 71% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Colorado Registered Nurse listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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