Utilization Management Nurse Consultant- must live in Louisiana

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Kenner (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health solutions is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work from home while making a significant impact on patient care and outcomes. As part of a collaborative environment, you will utilize your clinical expertise to coordinate healthcare services, ensuring that members receive the best possible care. With a commitment to fostering a supportive workplace, this organization values the well-being of its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans, 401(k) matching, and wellness programs. If you're passionate about transforming healthcare and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness screenings

Tobacco cessation programs

Weight management programs

Confidential counseling

Financial coaching

Tuition assistance

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical practice experience in an inpatient setting required.
• 5+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical skills to coordinate and communicate aspects of the utilization program.
• Identifies members who may benefit from care management programs.

Skills

Clinical Practice

Critical Thinking

Utilization Management

MS Office Suite

Education

Associate of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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.

Position Summary

Concurrent Review

This role is work from home with the following hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CST, with ability to work rotating on call, weekend/holiday coverage.

- Utilizes clinical skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program. Applies critical thinking and knowledge in clinically appropriate treatment, evidence-based care and medical necessity criteria for appropriate utilization of services.

- Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function

- Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate medical necessity criteria/guideline, policy, procedure and clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation/discharge planning along the continuum of care

- Utilizes clinical experience and skills in a collaborative process to evaluate and facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members including urgent or emergent interventions (such as triage / crisis support)

- Coordinates/Communicates with providers and other parties to facilitate optimal care/treatment

- Identifies members who may benefit from care management programs and facilitates referral

- Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of healthcare services and benefit utilization

Required Qualifications

-3+ years of clinical practice experience in an inpatient setting required

- 5+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse

- Must have active current and unrestricted LA or compact state licensure

- Willingness to obtain additional state licenses

- Must have the ability to work 8am - 5pm CST with rotating holiday/weekends

- Must have MS Office Suites experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Managed care/utilization review experience preferred

- Discharge planning experience preferred

Education

Associate of Nursing

BSN preferred

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$26.01 - $56.14

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 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.

For more information, visithttps://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/30/2025

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