Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

CVS Health; Texas; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is hiring a Utilization Management Nurse Consultant (Clinical Precertification RN) for a remote, full-time role.

You will review cases, determine coverage using guidelines, and coordinate care with providers. The position requires an active RN license, 3+ years of experience (1+ year in Med/Surg), and strong clinical judgment. Monday–Friday hours are 9:00 AM–5:30 PM in your time zone, with holiday and evening shifts as part of a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of residence.
• 3+ years of RN experience, including 1+ year in Med/Surg.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Review clinical cases and make coverage determinations using evidence-based guidelines.
• Collaborate with providers and care teams to coordinate appropriate treatment.
• Apply clinical judgment to support utilization and benefit management decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve care quality and member outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource across internal and external stakeholders

Skills

RN license

Clinical assessment

MS Office

Work schedule

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

MedCompass

Job description

Utilization Management Nurse Consultant Clinical Precertification RN (Medicare) Remote | Full-Time | Weekday Schedule

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 prioritise 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.

Are you a Registered Nurse ready to make an impact beyond the bedside? Join our team and use your clinical expertise to ensure members receive the right care at the right time.

What You’ll Do

• Review clinical cases and make coverage determinations using evidence-based guidelines
• Collaborate with providers and care teams to coordinate appropriate treatment
• Apply clinical judgment to support utilization and benefit management decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve care quality and member outcomes
• Serve as a clinical resource across internal and external stakeholders

What You Bring - REQUIRED

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of residence.
• 3+ years of RN experience, including 1+ year in Med/Surg
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM in your time zone. Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedules will include holidays and evening hours
• Associate Degree in Nursing

Nice to Have

• Utilization Management or Prior Authorization experience
• Managed care background
• Familiarity with MedCompass
• Ambulatory surgery experience
• BSN preferred

Why Join Us?

Transition your clinical skills into a collaborative, non‑bedside role

Make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes

Work in a supportive, team‑driven environment

If you’re passionate about combining clinical expertise with care Work from Home

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.
• 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 evolvescoordination and healthcare quality, we’d love to hear from you!

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. 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: 11/02/2026.

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

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.