Care Management - Nurse, Senior

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

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Senior Care Management Nurse to lead care coordination for members, applying clinical judgment and independent analysis. You will determine and implement care plans based on assessments, treatment plans, and member needs, including prenatal care, chronic conditions, and poly-pharmacy.

The role operates in a hybrid virtual environment with occasional in-office days, requires a CA RN license, BSN preferred, CCM certification in progress, and at least five years of

Qualifications

• CA RN License required.
• BSN or advanced degree preferred.
• CCM Certification (in process if eligible).
• At least 5 years of nursing/healthcare experience.
• At least 3 years in managed care preferred.
• Ability to assess, evaluate, and interpret clinical information for care planning.
• Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines for chronic conditions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate care management activities.
• Assess member needs and develop care plans.
• Triage and support for chronic conditions, polypharmacy, prenatal care.
• Collaborate with nurses and treating MDs.
• Apply professional judgment to determine medical necessity and care quality.
• Coordinate with care teams and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Independent analysis

Healthcare knowledge

Education

BSN

CCM Certification

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.