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Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

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CVS Health

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26.01 - 56.14 USD / Hour

Job Description:

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. The Utilization Management Nurse Consultant (UMNC) for NICU Concurrent Review conducts high-acuity, timely, and comprehensive clinical reviews for neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) members within a designated special population. This role collaborates with providers, families, and internal teams to ensure medically appropriate, efficient, and family-centered care, while supporting regulatory compliance and organizational goals.

Job Responsibility:

  • Perform concurrent clinical reviews of NICU admissions for special populations, using evidence-based criteria (e.g., InterQual, MCG)
  • Collaborate with attending providers, case managers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, facilitate safe transitions, and advocate for optimal outcomes
  • Ensure medical necessity, appropriateness, and length-of-stay determinations align with contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards (e.g., Medicaid, CMS, NCQA)
  • Communicate clinical decisions to providers, member families, and internal stakeholders with empathy and clarity
  • Identify barriers to care, escalate complex cases, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds as needed
  • Support discharge planning and transition of care, engaging with families to address social determinants and unique member needs
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in UM systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance
  • Participate in quality improvement, policy review, and education related to NICU and special populations utilization management
  • Serve as a clinical resource on NICU care for internal and external partners

Requirements:

  • Active, unrestricted RN license in Louisiana or a compact license
  • Minimum 5 years of recent clinical experience
  • Working knowledge of UM review tools (e.g., InterQual, MCG) and regulatory requirements
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and family engagement skills
  • Comfort working with diverse, high-risk member populations and collaborating across disciplines
  • Ability to work rotating weekends/holidays

Nice to have:

  • Resident of Louisiana preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field
  • Certification in Utilization Management, or Neonatal Nursing
  • Experience with Medicaid and/or managed care
What we offer:
  • Affordable medical plan options
  • 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Family leave
  • Dependent care resources
  • Colleague assistance programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Retiree medical access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 22, 2026

Expiration:
February 27, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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