The Utilization Management Nurse Manager functions as a generalist at the point of care for their assigned Service. He/she provides consultation to other units on individual patients and provides in-services for Utilization Management and patient flow. She/he educates staff members based on documented best practices and collaborates with Clinical Leaders throughout the health care system to develop standards of care considering evidence-based practice.
The UM Nurse Manager functions as a generalist at the point of care for their assigned Service. He/she provides consultation to other units on individual patients and provides in-services for Utilization Management and patient flow. She/he educates staff members based on documented best practices and collaborates with Clinical Leaders throughout the health care system to develop standards of care considering evidence-based practice.
The UM Nurse Manager develops and participates in all aspects of unit Quality Improvement (QI) projects and implements quality improvement The UM Nurse Manager is responsible for documenting outcomes at the program or service level and demonstrates (a) Leading and organizing delivery of care to assure continuity, enhancing peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning; Using advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes.
Functioning as an expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. Systematically evaluating current practice, and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within an area of expertise, and Using professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities.
Attends interdisciplinary meetings daily and attend any staff, national or VISN meetings assigned. Completes additional projects as requested by Chief.
The UM Nurse Manager (NM) role includes, but is not limited to: monitoring Inter-Facility Consults (IFC) for patient scheduling, oversight and evaluation of arranging traveling Veterans accommodations and needs are met; Utilizes the National Utilization Management Integration (NUMI) tool to evaluate clinical review data and ensure subordinate staff are performing at optimal levels while maintaining the best and most efficient care possible VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 07:30am - 04:00pm.
Subject to change based on the facility needs Telework: Ad-HOC only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Elaina.Robinson@va.gov · 479-502-1586
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $73741 – $139549/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-26 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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