Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

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Position Summary

This is a fulltime remote Utilization Review opportunity.

Working hours are four 10hr days including every Weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, and two weekday shifts of 10hrs each, one being Wednesday and the other negotiable. Also includes Holiday and late rotations.

12.5% Shift Premium applies once M-F training schedule completed and UMNC participating in non-traditional, weekend shift rotation.

• 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 benefit 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.
• UMNC meets set productivity and quality expectations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast-paced changing environment.
• Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing on the computer.
• Work from home position: During work hours, Colleagues who are working from home must be available by phone, videoconference, and email in a manner and frequency that is required by the Colleague's Leader. Colleagues must be available from time to time to come into the office or client location on a given day for work-related meetings, training sessions or other events, as directed by their Leader.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse in state of residence
• 3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• 1+ years of clinical experience in acute or post-acute setting
• Willing and able to work four 10hr days including every Weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, and two weekday shifts of 10hrs each, one being Wednesday and the other negotiable, also includes Holiday and late rotations.
• 12.5% Shift Premium applies once M-F training schedule completed and UMNC participating in non-traditional, weekend shift rotation

Preferred Qualifications

• Utilization review experience
• Experience in ER, triage, ICU, Med/Surg
• Experience with LTAC, skilled rehab, or home health
• Managed Care experience

Education

• Minimum Diploma RN acceptable or Associate degree in Nursing required
• BSN preferred

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. 
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement