Utilization Management Nurse Consultant -New Jersey or Compact RN License Required

CVS Health • Burlington, NJ

7d • $32 - $69

About The Position

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. Position Summary Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedule may include weekends, holidays and evening hours. As a Utilization Management Nurse Consultant, you will utilize clinical skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program. You would be responsible for ensuring the member is receiving the appropriate care at the appropriate time and at the appropriate location, while adhering to federal and state regulated turn-around times. This includes reviewing written clinical records. - Utilizes clinical skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program. Applies critical thinking and knowledge in clinically appropriate treatment, evidence-based care and medical necessity criteria for appropriate utilization of services. - Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function - Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate medical necessity criteria/guideline, policy, procedure and clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation/discharge planning along the continuum of care - Utilizes clinical experience and skills in a collaborative process to evaluate and facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members including urgent or emergent interventions (such as triage / crisis support) - Coordinates/Communicates with providers and other parties to facilitate optimal care/treatment - Identifies members who may benefit from care management programs and facilitates referral - Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of healthcare services and benefit utilization

Requirements

• 3+ years of clinical practice experience in an inpatient setting required
• Must have active current and unrestricted RN licensure (Must have a compact license OR a New Jersey RN License.)
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed (paid for by company)

Nice To Haves

• Previous Utilization Management and/or Managed Care experience preferred
• Discharge planning experience

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program.
• Applies critical thinking and knowledge in clinically appropriate treatment, evidence-based care and medical necessity criteria for appropriate utilization of services.
• Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function
• Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate medical necessity criteria/guideline, policy, procedure and clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation/discharge planning along the continuum of care
• Utilizes clinical experience and skills in a collaborative process to evaluate and facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members including urgent or emergent interventions (such as triage / crisis support)
• Coordinates/Communicates with providers and other parties to facilitate optimal care/treatment
• Identifies members who may benefit from care management programs and facilitates referral
• Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of healthcare services and benefit utilization

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree