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Utilization Management Nurse Consultant (UM) - Work at Home CST Zone

CVS Health

Job description

Utilization Management (UM) Nurse Consultant role with CVS Health, fully remote for CST zone residents. You will apply clinical expertise to ensure members receive safe, effective, and appropriate care by reviewing services for medical necessity, facilitating discharge planning, and collaborating with providers. Responsibilities include collecting and evaluating clinical information, applying criteria to make coverage determinations, communicating with providers, and identifying opportunities for referrals. Requires active unrestricted RN license, 2+ years acute hospital clinical experience (med-surg, ICU, behavioral health preferred), strong clinical assessment skills, and ability to work independently. Preferred: 1+ year UR or managed care experience. Schedule: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm CST with occasional weekends/holidays. Pay range $26.01-$56.14/hr.

Key responsibilities

  • Review services for medical necessity and appropriate benefit use
  • Facilitate efficient discharge planning
  • Collaborate with providers and facilities for complex needs
  • Collect and evaluate clinical information, apply criteria to make coverage determinations
  • Communicate with providers and external partners to coordinate care
  • Identify opportunities for referrals to additional programs
  • Serve as a resource on UM processes

What you bring

  • Active unrestricted RN license
  • 2+ years acute hospital clinical experience
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and communicate via phone
  • Comfort with computer-based work and multitasking

Tags

100% RemoteUtilization ManagementRNCST Zone

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