Discharge Nurse II, RN

Clever Care Health Plan; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybride; USD 82 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Clever Care Health Plan in Southern California is seeking a Transitions of Care Registered Nurse II to coordinate care for members with complex needs. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite at Monrovia or Huntington Beach and remote work when feasible, collaborating across care teams to drive quality, compliance, and patient outcomes.

You’ll mentor nursing staff, participate in quality initiatives, and support CMS/NCQA readiness while advancing health equity for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California RN license.
• Minimum of four years of progressive clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum of two years in care management or transitional care.
• Experience with CMS, NCQA, or quality-improvement initiatives preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform comprehensive assessments for members during transitions of care.
• Manage a complex caseload with advanced clinical decision-making.
• Develop and revise individualized transition plans based on goals.
• Coordinate services across hospitals, clinics, home health, and community partners.
• Mentor staff and support department orientation.
• Identify high-risk members and implement care coordination strategies.
• Promote evidence-based practices and CMS/compliance standards.

Connaissances

Medicare Advantage

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Mentoring

Outils

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Care management platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Healthcare technology applications

Description du poste

This position operates on a hybrid work schedule. This position will require 3 days onsite at the Monrovia or Huntington Beach office.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact and transform the healthcare space? We are one of Southern California’s fastest-growing Medicare Advantage plans with an incredible 112% year-over-year membership growth.

Who Are We?

Clever Care was created to meet the unique needs of the diverse communities we serve. Our innovative benefit plans combine Western medicine with holistic Eastern practices, offering benefits that align with our members’ culture and values.

Why Join Us?

We’re on a mission! Our rapid growth reflects our commitment to making healthcare accessible for underserved communities. At Clever Care, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference, shape the future of healthcare, and be part of a fast-moving, game-changing organization that celebrates diversity and innovation.

Job Summary

The Transitions of Care Registered Nurse II (TOC RN II) serves as an experienced clinical care coordinator responsible for managing members with moderate to highly complex medical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs during transitions across the continuum of care. In addition to providing comprehensive transitions of care services, the TOC RN II functions as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff, supports quality improvement initiatives, and assists leadership in promoting evidence-based practices, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

The TOC RN II independently manages a complex caseload, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to resolve barriers to care, identifies opportunities to improve member outcomes, and contributes to organizational initiatives that support CMS compliance, NCQA accreditation, HEDIS and Star Ratings performance, and health equity.

Functions & Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments for members experiencing complex transitions of care following inpatient admissions, emergency department visits, skilled nursing facility stays, rehabilitation services, and other qualifying events.
• Independently manage a complex caseload requiring advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized transition care plans based on member needs, clinical priorities, evidence-based guidelines, and member goals.
• Complete medication reconciliation, identify complex medication-related concerns, collaborate with providers and pharmacists, and recommend interventions that promote medication safety and adherence.
• Coordinate services across hospitals, physician practices, skilled nursing facilities, behavioral health providers, home health agencies, pharmacies, hospice, palliative care, and community-based organizations.
• Identify members at high risk for readmission, adverse clinical outcomes, or care fragmentation and implement advanced care coordination strategies.
• Serve as a clinical resource for Transitions of Care Registered Nurse I staff by providing guidance on clinical decision-making, documentation standards, care planning, and complex case management.
• Mentor newly hired nurses through clinical coaching, knowledge sharing, and support of departmental orientation activities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings and provide clinical recommendations that support safe, effective, and member-centered care.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors, Utilization Management, Complex Case Management, Social Work, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Quality Improvement, and Provider Relations to resolve complex clinical issues.
• Analyze clinical trends and identify opportunities to improve care coordination, transitions of care workflows, and member outcomes.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, process improvement projects, regulatory readiness activities, and corrective action plans.
• Review documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance while promoting documentation best practices.
• Assist leadership in identifying workflow improvements that enhance operational efficiency and member experience.
• Assess social determinants of health and coordinate interventions that address barriers impacting successful care transitions.
• Educate members and caregivers regarding disease management, medication adherence, discharge instructions, preventive care, and self-management strategies.
• Promote culturally competent, trauma-informed, and person-centered care while supporting organizational health equity initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with CMS Medicare Advantage regulations, NCQA accreditation standards, HIPAA requirements, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Support achievement of departmental productivity, quality, and member satisfaction goals.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge through continuing education and professional development.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of licensure as assigned.

Qualifications

Education And Experience Licensures And Certifications

• Active, unrestricted California RN license.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Care Management, Case Management, Utilization Management, Population Health, Managed Care, Transitional Care, or related clinical specialty.
• Demonstrated experience managing members with complex medical, behavioral health, and psychosocial needs.
• Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical mentoring, or project work preferred.
• Medicare Advantage or health plan experience required.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM), or other nationally recognized case management certification preferred.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Medicare Advantage regulations, CMS requirements, NCQA accreditation standards, HEDIS, Star Ratings, and population health principles.
• Advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage medically complex members.
• Strong knowledge of care coordination, transitions of care, chronic disease management, utilization management, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Ability to independently prioritize competing clinical demands while managing a complex caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and support clinical staff in the application of evidence-based practices.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and support quality initiatives.
• Proficiency using electronic health records, care management platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and healthcare technology applications.
• Ability to analyze clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, health equity, member advocacy, and continuous professional development.
• Bilingual in Mandarin/Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Spanish preferred.

Wage Range:

$81,500/year to $100,000/year

Physical & Working Environment.

Physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to travel when needed or required
• Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, phone and perform repetitive motion (keyboard); writing (note-taking)
• Ability to sit for long periods; stand, sit, reach, bend, lift up to fifteen (15) lbs.

Ability to express or exchange ideas to impart information to the public and to convey detailed instructions to staff accurately and quickly.

Work is performed in an office environment and/or remotely. The job involves frequent contact with staff and public. May occasionally be required to work irregular hours based on the needs of the business.

Clever Care Health Plan is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­ native Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

Salary ranges posted on the job posting are based on California wages. Salary may be higher or lower depending on the candidate’s state residency.