Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

CVS Health Corporation; Kansas; Remote; USD 36,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking an experienced Utilization Management Nurse Consultant for a remote role in the Central Time zone. The position offers full-time hours (40 per week) with a schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays, reflecting a 24/7 operation.

You will analyze clinical data to determine appropriate healthcare services and benefits, coordinating with providers to ensure quality care for members.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse in adult acute care/critical care setting.
• Active current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of residence.
• Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedules will include weekends, holidays, and evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options to facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members.
• Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate clinical criteria/guideline to render coverage determination/recommendation along the continuum of care.
• Communicates with providers and other parties to facilitate care/treatment.
• Identifies members for referral opportunities to integrate with other products, services and/or programs.

Skills

RN experience

Education

Associates Degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Utilization Management Nurse Consultant### Utilization Management Nurse ConsultantApply: Remote: KS - Work from home: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 15, 2026 (11 days left to apply): R0963601We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.**Position Summary***Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedules will include weekends, holidays, and evening hours.***Schedule: 3-11 or 11-8****Location: Remote (Central Time)*** Utilizes clinical experience and skills in a collaborative process to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options to facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members.* Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate clinical criteria/guideline, policy, procedure and clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation along the continuum of care* Communicates with providers and other parties to facilitate care/treatment Identifies members for referral opportunities to integrate with other products, services and/or programs* Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of Healthcare Services and benefit utilization* Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function.* Typical office working environment with productivity and quality expectations.* Work requires the ability to perform close inspection of hand written and computer generated documents as well as a PC monitor.* Sedentary work involving periods of sitting, talking, listening.* Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing on the computer. Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast paced changing environment.* Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding.* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written**Required Qualifications**- 2+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse in adult acute care/critical care setting- Must have active current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of residence- Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedules will include weekends, holidays, and evening hours**Preferred Qualifications**- 2+ years of clinical experience required in med surg or specialty area - Managed Care experience preferred, especially Utilization Management- Preference for those residing in Central Time zones**Education**Associates Degree requiredBSN preferred**Anticipated Weekly Hours**40**Time Type**Full time**Pay Range**The typical pay range for this role is:$26.01 - $56.14This 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. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.**Great benefits for great people**We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.This full‐time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‐being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/15/2026