Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

$26.01 - $56.14 / hour

Registered Nurse - Utilization Management (Remote)

Make a difference in patient care while leveraging your clinical expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Utilization Management team. In this role, you will review clinical information, apply evidence-based criteria, and collaborate with providers to ensure members receive appropriate, high-quality healthcare services and benefits.

What You'll Do

Review and assess clinical information to support coverage determinations and care coordination
Apply clinical guidelines, policies, and professional judgment to utilization management decisions
Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate appropriate treatment and services
Identify opportunities for care management referrals and member support programs
Promote quality, cost-effective healthcare delivery and benefit utilization
Provide utilization management expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Required

Active, unrestricted RN license in your state of residence
Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an adult acute care or critical care setting
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Strong communication, multitasking, and computer skills

Preferred

BSN
Experience in Medical-Surgical nursing or a specialty clinical area
Managed Care and/or Utilization Management experience
Candidates located in the Central Time Zone preferred

Schedule

24/7 operation with schedules that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Remote office environment with productivity and quality performance expectations

If you're a clinically strong RN who enjoys critical thinking, care coordination, and influencing positive patient outcomes beyond the bedside, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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 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: 10/31/2026

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

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