Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

4004 Aetna Medicaid Administrators; New Jersey; Ibrido; USD 36.000 - 94.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

CVS Health is seeking a Utilization Management Nurse Consultant for a 24/7 operation. You will assess, plan, and coordinate care to facilitate appropriate services and benefits for members.

The role requires collaboration with providers and internal teams to optimize care quality and benefit utilization. Requirements include 3–5 years Med/Surg experience, 3+ years RN experience, and active RN licensure; familiarity with MS Office and IT platforms is essential.

Competenze

• 3–5 years of Med/Surg nursing experience.
• 3+ years of RN experience.
• 1+ year of inpatient hospital experience.
• Active, current RN license in resident state.
• Able to work across IT platforms/systems.
• 1+ year of MS Office experience.

Mansioni

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate patient care options for appropriate services/benefits.
• Communicate with providers and other parties to facilitate care and treatment.
• Identify referral opportunities to integrate with other CVS programs.
• Lend expertise to coordination and administration of utilization/benefit management.

Conoscenze

Med/Surg experience

RN licensure

Inpatient hospital experience

IT platforms experience

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Teams/Excel)

Communication / teamwork

Formazione

Associate's Degree

BSN preferred

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

We’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 schedule may include weekends, holidays and evening hours. The UM Nurse Consultant 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.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 year(s) of Med/Surg experience
• 3+ years of experience as an RN
• 1+ years of inpatient hospital experience
• Must have active, current, and unrestricted RN licensure in state of residence
• Able to work in multiple IT platforms/system
• 1+ year(s) of experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Medicare/Medicaid populations
• MCG experience
• Managed care experience
• UM Certification
• MedCompass
• 1+ year(s) of inpatient utilization experience

Education

Associate's Degree required. BSN preferred.

Work from Home Requirements

• You must have or be able to obtain a direct/hardwired internet connection to a modem/router within 7 feet of your computer and a minimum download speed of 25 mbs download and 3 mbs upload. WiFi and satellite internet are not permitted.
• A quiet, secure and private designated home virtual work location, free from distractions, tidy and organized, compliant with CVS Health and HIPAA guidelines, and allowing for uninterrupted work during work hours.
• Work-from-Home colleagues are required to work within the state and city where they have confirmed they currently live.
• The company will provide equipment (keyboard, monitor, computer, headset, etc.). All new hires should provide their own workspace furniture (desk or standing desk, as this position would require you to be at your desk for extended periods of time).
• If hired, you will commit to obtaining required internet speeds and adhere to all Work From Home requirements.

Technical and Logistical Requirements

• Device & System Navigation: Comfortable setting up and using multiple monitors and navigating multiple applications simultaneously to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
• Communication Tools: Ability to communicate on digital channels such as via email, calendar invites, Teams messaging, and virtual meetings.
• Collaboration & Scheduling: Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications or similar (Google Workspace).
• Systems Access & Security: Ability to Log in to secure systems (e.g., VPN, EHR portal), lock a computer screen when unattended, manage strong passwords, and recognize suspicious emails or links.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Ability to resolve common technical issues independently, such as: restarting an application when frozen, resolving internet connection issues, and contacting IT for unresolved technical issues.
• Future Growth: Openness to learning new skills in the future as the workplace environment evolves.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $26.01 - $68.55. 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. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

Company Culture

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.

Benefits

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.

Closing Date

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/09/2026.

About Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.