Nurse Care Coordinator Manager (RN) - Remote, CA License

Clarity Pediatrics, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly culture

Medical benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Clarity Pediatrics, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator Manager (RN) to lead a remote care team serving children with chronic conditions.

You will supervise nurses, MAs, and community health workers, coordinate appointments, educate families, and manage medication authorizations, serving as the primary liaison between families, providers, and pharmacies. The role emphasizes HIPAA-compliant documentation, performance management, and collaboration with physicians, psychologists, and

Qualifications

• Active California RN license in good standing; degree accepted.
• Minimum 10 years of nursing experience.
• Experience leading a clinical staff.
• Proficient with multiple technology platforms and EHR systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work remotely in a virtual environment.
• Comfort working with diverse pediatric populations.
• Startup mindset and remote-work readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nurses, medical assistants, and community health workers.
• Coordinate clinical appointments and care transitions across the team.
• Provide patient and family education on chronic condition management.
• Manage medication authorizations and pharmacy communications.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.
• Report team performance and collaborate with physicians and therapists.

Skills

Leadership

Tech-Savvy

Communication

Virtual Environment

Cultural Responsiveness

Startup Mindset

Internet Access

Education

Active California RN license

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing

Job description

About Clarity Pediatrics

Clarity Pediatrics is reimagining pediatric chronic care, starting with ADHD. After successfully launching our virtual clinic for ADHD and anxiety, we are expanding our pediatric care platform to address other common chronic conditions and are focused right now on Obesity and Overweight management. Our clinical model is tech-enabled, backed by the best science, and designed to deliver exceptional health outcomes that transform a child's trajectory.

Our co-founders and leadership team have deep commitment to clinical excellence and domain expertise in healthcare. Our CEO, Christina LaMontagne, has led two startups and earned her MBA at Harvard Business School. Our Chief Medical Officer, Alesandro Larrazabal, MD, trained at UCSF and Stanford. Until recently, he was a Medical Director building specialty care services at Kaiser Permanente. Earlier, he worked at IDEO.

Position Summary

The Nurse Care Coordinator Manager (RN) is an integral member of Clarity Pediatrics' interdisciplinary care team, collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, and therapists. Under the direction of clinical leadership, the Nurse Care Coordinator lead ensures seamless care delivery for children with chronic conditions by coordinating clinical appointments, providing patient and family education, managing medication authorizations, and serving as a primary point of contact between families, providers, and pharmacies. This role will also be the supervisor for the team of nurses, medical assistants, and community health workers. Note this is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Responsibilities include:

Staff Supervision & Development

• Recruit, hire, train, and onboard new team members
• Provide direct supervision and performance management for all assigned staff
• Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings, performance reviews, and coaching
• Identify professional development needs and facilitate training and continuing education
• Address performance issues promptly and constructively; document as appropriate
• Prepare and deliver staff schedules and manage coverage

Operational Management

• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, state nursing boards, etc.)
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation and record-keeping
• Participate in quality improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Track and report key performance indicators and metrics
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless patient care transitions
• Maintain appropriate staffing ratios and coverage

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in team meetings and clinical huddles
• Serve as liaison between clinical staff and management
• Report to leadership on team performance, concerns, and successes
• Collaborate with community partners and external resources

Also assist with coverage and support of Care Coordination Team duties, including:

Care Coordination & Scheduling

• Coordinate, schedule, and reschedule clinical appointments across the care team
• Manage referrals to specialist and external clinical services
• Proactively follow up with families to reduce gaps in care and no-show rates

Communication

• Provide clinical updates to referring physicians
• Coordinate lab work and documentation requirements for treatment planning with referring providers
• Support the providers for patients requiring escalation of care

• Provide evidence-based education to families regarding chronic condition management
• Explain medication regimens, treatment plans, and care goals in accessible language
• Respond to patient and family inquiries via messaging and phone in a timely manner

Medication Management & Pharmacy Coordination

• Initiate and manage medication prior authorization requests with insurance payers
• Communicate with pharmacies to resolve dispensing issues and coordinate refills
• Track authorization status and elevate delays to the appropriate clinical team member
• Maintain accurate medication records and document all pharmacy communications

Qualifications

Required:

• Licensure: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Nursing accepted)
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of nursing experience
• Leadership: Experience leading a team of clinical staff
• Tech-Savvy: Demonstrated proficiency with multiple technology platforms and electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Communication: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Virtual Environment: Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a remote, virtual environment
• Cultural Responsiveness: Comfort working with diverse, medically and socially complex pediatric populations
• Startup Mindset: Excitement about joining a fast-growing startup and iterating on new care models.
• Internet Access: Reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace suitable for remote work

Preferred:

• Experience in pediatric, chronic care, or care coordination settings
• Familiarity with prior authorization processes and payer requirements
• Experience working in underserved or urban environments

Logistics

• Full-time position
• Regular work hours of M-F from 8 AM - 5 PM PT + on-call coverage for escalation of care by Care Coordinator Team
• $100,000 - $120,000/year with medical and ancillary benefits
• Remote-friendly culture