Posted Aug 30, 2026

Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

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About the position We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support our 24/7 Utilization Management operations. In this role, you will use your clinical expertise to review cases, assess medical necessity, coordinate care, and help ensure members receive appropriate, high-quality healthcare services. 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 prioritize 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. Responsibilities • Review clinical information and apply evidence-based criteria to support coverage determinations and care recommendations. • Collaborate with providers, care teams, and internal partners to coordinate treatment and services. • Identify opportunities to improve healthcare quality, outcomes, and benefit utilization. • Refer members to appropriate programs and services that support their overall health needs. • Serve as a clinical resource for utilization and benefit management questions. Requirements • Active, unrestricted RN license in your state of residence. • 2+ years of RN experience in an adult acute care or critical care setting. • Associate Degree in Nursing. • Strong communication, multitasking, and computer navigation skills. • Ability to work a designated schedule of 8:00 am to 5:00 PM ET, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours based on business needs. • 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. • Comfortable setting up and using multiple monitors and navigating multiple applications simultaneously to streamline tasks and improve efficiency. • Ability to communicate on digital channels such as via email, calendar invites, Teams messaging, and virtual meetings. • Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications or similar (Google Workspace). • 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. • 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. • Openness to learning new skills in the future as the workplace environment evolves. Nice-to-haves • BSN preferred. • Clinical experience in Med-Surg or a specialty area. • Managed Care and/or Utilization Management experience. • Candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone preferred. Benefits • medical • dental • vision coverage • paid time off • retirement savings options • wellness programs • other resources, based on eligibility • CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program