Utilization Management Nurse Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Utilization Management Nurse Manager who provides care-focused leadership and expert consultation to optimize patient flow and care standards within the assigned service.

The role involves educating staff on evidence-based practices, developing standards of care, and partnering with Clinical Leaders to improve utilization management across the health system.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of a professional nursing program approved and accredited.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing registration in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Act as a generalist at the point of care and provide patient-focused consultation.
• Conduct in-services for Utilization Management and patient flow.
• Educate staff on best practices and care standards; collaborate with Clinical Leaders.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Data analytics

Staff education

Education

RN licensure (US)

BSN or higher

US nursing program accreditation

Tools

InterQual

NUMI

Patient Flow

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Utilization Management Nurse Manager who provides care-focused leadership and expert consultation to optimize patient flow and care standards within the assigned service.

The role involves educating staff on evidence-based practices, developing standards of care, and partnering with Clinical Leaders to improve utilization management across the health system.