Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

CVS Health; España; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading health solutions company is hiring a remote Nurse Consultant. This role involves applying clinical judgment to assess services, collaborating with providers, and ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years nursing experience and a commitment to ongoing training. The position requires an Associate's degree in nursing and is suitable for organized individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Servicios

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Formación

• Active unrestricted state Registered Nurse licensure in state of residence required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of Utilization Management experience in concurrent review or prior authorization.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate outpatient and inpatient services requiring precertification.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for clinical reviews.
• Authorize services or elevate to Medical Directors as needed.

Conocimientos

Clinical judgment

Strong decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Educación

Associate's degree in nursing (RN)

Herramientas

Clinical documentation tools

Phone systems

Descripción del empleo

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Regular business hours are 8 : 00 am-8 : 00 pm EST. Must be available to work any 8 hour shift within this timeframe with start times ranging from 8 : 00 am-11 : 30am EST.

About Us

American Health Holding, Inc. (AHH), a division of Aetna / CVS Health, is a URAC-accredited medical management organization founded in 1993. We provide flexible, cost-effective care management solutions that promote high-quality healthcare for members.

Position Summary

Join our Utilization Management team as a Nurse Consultant, where you'll apply clinical judgment and evidence-based criteria to review inpatient and outpatient services. You'll collaborate with providers, authorize care, and elevate cases when needed, all while navigating multiple systems and maintaining accurate documentation. This role suits nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments, are highly organized, and comfortable with computer-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply critical thinking and evidence-based clinical criteria to evaluate outpatient and inpatient services requiring precertification and concurrent review.
• Conduct clinical reviews via phone and electronic documentation, collaborating with healthcare providers to gather necessary information.
• Use established guidelines to authorize services or elevate to Medical Directors as needed.
• Navigate multiple computer systems efficiently while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Perform sedentary work that primarily involves extended periods of sitting, as well as frequent talking, listening, and use of a computer.
• Flexibility to provide coverage for other Utilization Management (UM) Nurses across various UM specialty teams as needed, ensuring continuity of care and operational support.
• Participate in occasional on‑call rotations, including some weekends and holidays, per URAC and client requirements.

Remote Work Expectations

• This is a 100% remote role; candidates must have a dedicated workspace free of interruptions.
• Dependents must have separate care arrangements during work hours, as continuous care responsibilities during shift times are not permitted.

Required Qualifications

• Active unrestricted state Registered Nurse licensure in state of residence required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of Utilization Management experience in concurrent review or prior authorization.
• Strong decision‑making skills and clinical judgment in independent scenarios.
• Proficient with phone systems, clinical documentation tools, and navigating multiple digital platforms.
• Commitment to attend a mandatory 3‑week training (Monday–Friday, 8 : 30am–5 : 00pm EST) with 100% participation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a managed care organization (MCO).
• Experience in a high‑volume clinical call center or prior remote work environment.

Education

• Associate's degree in nursing (RN) required, BSN preferred.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is :

$29.10 – $62.32

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include :
• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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This job does not have an application deadline, as CVS Health accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.