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UM Nurse Consultant


Company : CVS Pharmacy


Location : Charleston, WV


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionUM Nurse ConsultantSchedule is Monday - Friday 8a-5p with occasional rotating weekend and holidays.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 functionGathers 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 referralIdentifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of healthcare services and benefit utilizationPosition requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding requiredPay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:Minimum: 55,300Maximum: 118,900Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.Required Qualifications3+ years clinical practice experience, e.g., hospital setting, alternative care setting such as home health or ambulatory care required.Registered Nurse (RN) with unrestricted WV state licensePreferred QualificationsUM experiencePsychiatric specialty, certification, or experience.Managed care/utilization review experience preferred.Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast paced changing environment preferredEducationAssociates Degree in Nursing or greaterBusiness OverviewBring your heart to CVS HealthEvery one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.