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San Antonio, Texas

Registered Nurse (RN) - Utilization Review

Registered NurseFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

The individual in this position is responsible to facilitate effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optima lhealth, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self-determination.

The individual in this position has overall responsibility for ensuring that care is provided at the appropriate level of care based on medical necessity. This position manages medical necessity process for accurate and timely payment for services which may require negotiation with a payer on a case-by-case basis. This position integrates national standards for

case management scope of services including:

  • Utilization Management services supporting medical necessity and denial prevention
  • Coordination with payers to authorize appropriate level of care and length of stay for medically necessary services required for the patient
  • Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy
  • Education provided to payers, physicians, hospital/office staff and ancillary departments related to covered services and administration of benefits
  • Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years acute hospital or behavioral health patient care experience with at least 1 year utilization review in an acute hospital or commercial/managed care payer setting.

Preferred Experience

Previous Case Management Supervisory experience.

Required Certifications/Licensure

Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law or regulation in state of practice or policy. Active RN license for state(s) covered.

Preferred Certifications/Licensure

Accredited Case Management (ACM) REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS: Must complete Tenet’s InterQual® education course within 30 days of hire (and at least annually thereafter) and pass with a score of 85 or better.

Must complete and demonstrate competency in using the Tenet Case Management documentation system within 30 days of hire. Orientation includes review and instruction regarding Tenet Case Management and Compliance policies, InterQual®, Utilization Management, and other topics specific to case management.

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference.

Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions.

Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse facilitates effective resource coordination to ensure patients receive care at the appropriate level based on medical necessity. They manage the medical necessity process to ensure accurate payment and maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Regulatory compliancePayer negotiationClinical nursing

Utilization Review — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Utilization Review listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 44% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Utilization Review by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedUtilization Review median $88k (middle half $82k–$92k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 44% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Registered Nurse listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment429 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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15
<$100k
12
$100k-120k
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$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k
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$162k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
18%
CME allowance
12% this job
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 1.5
Below most Utilization Review Nurse listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 48 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.