Care Management - Nurse, Senior

Blue Shield of CA; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Care Management Nurse, Senior to determine, develop and implement care plans based on comprehensive assessments. You will collaborate with clinical nurses and treating physicians to coordinate member care, while applying evidence-based guidelines and cost-effective strategies.

This role requires PST business hours and a leadership mindset. The hybrid virtual role offers flexibility to work remotely with occasional in-office participation as needed, supporting a

Qualifications

• CA RN license required.
• BSN or higher degree preferred.
• CCM certification required or in process.
• At least 5 years of nursing/healthcare experience.
• Minimum 3 years of managed care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and care planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with care team, including nurses and treating MDs.
• Assess medical necessity and coordinate care.
• Document and communicate care plans in PC-based systems.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Critical thinking

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

CA RN License

BSN or higher degree

CCM Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

EHR

Job description

our Role

The Care Management team performs and case management (CM) activities demonstrating clinical judgment and independent analysis, collaborating with members and those involved with members care including clinical nurses and treating MDs. The Care Management Nurse, Senior will report to the Manager, Care Management. In this role you will determine, develop and implement the plan of care based on accurate assessment of the member and current or proposed treatment plan in cases of member inquiry, triage hub, chronic conditions, poly-pharmacy, pre-natal care, and voluntary member health assessment, in addition to indication of multiple monthly ER visits.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Please note that this position requires PST business hours.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a current CA RN License

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing or advanced degree preferred.

• Certified Case Manager (CCM) Certification or is in process of completing certification when eligible based on CCM application requirements

• Requires at least 5 years of prior experience in nursing, healthcare or related field

• At least 3 years of managed care experience preferred

• Demonstrated ability to independently assess, evaluate, and interpret clinical information and care planning.
• Extensive knowledge of evidenced based clinical practice guidelines particularly for chronic conditions.
• Incorporates professional judgment and critical thinking when determining medical necessity that promotes quality, cost-effective care.
• Knowledge of Coordination of Care, Medicare regulations, prior authorization, level of care and length of stay criteria sets preferred
• Able to operate PC-based software programs including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Hybrid Virtual Work

This role allows employees to work virtually full-time, however employees will be expected to come to the office based on business need.