Care Management - Nurse, Senior

Blue Shield of CA; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA seeks a Senior Care Management Nurse to lead assessment and care planning, collaborating with members, clinical nurses and treating physicians to develop coordinated care plans for complex cases. You will apply clinical judgment, evaluate medical information, and implement plans of care for prenatal needs, chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and frequent ER visits, guided by evidence-based practice.

Hybrid Virtual Work with occasional in-office days.

Qualifications

• Requires a CA RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher degree preferred.
• CCM certification or in progress.
• 5+ years of nursing, healthcare or related experience.
• At least 3 years of managed care experience preferred.
• Strong ability to assess, interpret clinical information, and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and develop care plans based on clinical judgment and evidence-based guidelines.
• Collaborate with members, nurses and treating physicians to coordinate care.
• Address prenatal care, chronic conditions, poly-pharmacy, and high ER utilization.

Skills

Nursing

Care Planning

Clinical Assessment

Medicare Regulations

Microsoft Office 365

Critical Thinking

Education

California RN License

BSN or higher degree

CCM Certification (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

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.