Utilization Management Nurse Consultant - Concurrent Review (Remote)

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Position Summary

This role is work from home with the following hours: 4 ten hour shifts in EST, with rotating days off, rotating on-call weekends and holidays

Applicants must be a RN with a compact licensure required with ability to obtain additional licenses as needed.

• 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
• RN with unrestricted state licensure required
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses
• Ability to work rotating weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Managed care/utilization review experience
• Acute care/critical care experience
• Discharge planning experience

Education
AA Nursing Required

BSN Preferred

Anticipated Weekly Hours

Time Type

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

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. 
 

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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.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

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