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Utilization Management Nurse Consultant (RN)

Remote | Prior Authorization | Utilization Management

Are you an experienced RN with utilization management or prior authorization experience looking to make an impact beyond bedside care? Join our team and help ensure members receive timely, appropriate, and cost-effective healthcare services through evidence-based clinical review and decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Review prior authorization requests across a broad range of medical specialties
• Evaluate medical necessity using clinical records, evidence-based guidelines, and benefit plan requirements
• Apply InterQual, MCG, or similar clinical criteria to support authorization determinations
• Collaborate with providers, care managers, medical directors, and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate quality care
• Ensure compliance with health plan policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical standards
• Manage a high-volume caseload while meeting productivity, quality, and turnaround-time expectations
• Support effective healthcare utilization and positive member outcomes

WHAT YOU BRING - REQUIRED

• Active, unrestricted multi-state RN license in your state of residence, or the ability to obtain and maintain multi-state.

• Ability to obtain and maintain additional state licensure as needed
• 3+ years of clinical nursing experience
• 2+ years of Utilization Management, Prior Authorization, Managed Care, Case Management, or Clinical Review experience
• Experience reviewing medical records and determining medical necessity
• Experience using InterQual, MCG, or similar clinical decision-support tools
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and utilization management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Experience supporting Medicaid, Medicare, or Commercial Health Plan populations
• Prior Authorization experience within a health plan or managed care organization
• Experience reviewing inpatient, outpatient, specialty, surgical, diagnostic, and ancillary service requests
• Knowledge of state and federal utilization management regulations
• Experience working remotely
• Louisiana residency preferred
• Experience supporting Louisiana Medicaid populations preferred

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Anticipated Weekly Hours

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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.

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