Care Management - Nurse, Senior

Blue Shield of CA; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking an experienced Care Manager to lead complex, high-risk cases by applying advanced clinical judgment to assess medical necessity and develop cost-effective care plans. You will collaborate with providers, medical directors and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, support discharge planning, and ensure members receive appropriate referrals and continuity of treatment.

This hybrid virtual role requires ongoing reassessment of care plans, familiarity with clinical

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and licensure as applicable.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing, healthcare, or clinical experience.
• 3 years of managed care experience preferred.
• Strong ability to assess and interpret complex clinical information and care plans.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and care management standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-risk care management cases using advanced clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with providers, medical directors and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Support discharge planning, evaluate barriers to care, and ensure appropriate referrals and continuity of treatment.
• Participate in rotating evening and weekend on-call schedule; reassess care plans as needed.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in relevant field (non-RN licensure)

Job description

Your Role

The Care Management team independently manages complex and high-risk care management cases by applying advanced clinical judgment to assess medical necessity, develop cost-effective care plans, and support quality outcomes aligned with benefit and contract requirements. You will collaborate with providers, medical directors, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, support discharge planning, evaluate barriers to care, and ensure members receive appropriate referrals and continuity of treatment. This position also requires ongoing reassessment of care plans, awareness of healthcare trends and clinical guidelines, and the ability to participate in a rotating evening and weekend on-call schedule.

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.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Associate Degree in Nursing required or master's degree in relevant field for non-RN licensure.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred
• 5 years of experience in nursing, healthcare, or a related clinical field
• 3 years of managed care experience preferred
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) is preferred
• Ability to independently assess, evaluate, and interpret complex clinical information and care plans
• Advanced knowledge of evidence based clinical practice guidelines, particularly for chronic conditions
• Demonstrated competence in care management functions and standards of practice
• Knowledge of community resources, treatment options, home health services, funding sources, and specialty programs
• Working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards including CMS, DHCS, URAC, NCQA, DMHC, MHPAEA, and CA SB 855 is preferred
• Knowledge of coordination of care, government and commercial regulations, prior authorization processes, and level of care and length of stay criteria is preferred

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.