Nurse Care Mgr I

Elevance Health; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 77,146,000 - 148,781,000; Part time

Job summary

Elevance Health seeks a skilled care management professional for a remote contract role. You will collaborate with providers to determine medical necessity, develop and adjust care plans, and support discharge planning for members with complex needs.

Eligible candidates must hold an active RN license in applicable states, have multi-state licensure, and show experience in acute care. Certification as a Case Manager is preferred; BS in health-related field also desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of acute care clinical experience
• Current, active valid unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required
• Multi-state licensure is required if providing services in multiple states
• Certification as a Case Manager is preferred
• For URAC accredited areas: RN license allowing independent assessment within scope of practice
• Requires 3 years full-time equivalent direct clinical care experience; 5 years preferred or equivalent experience
• Certification as a Case Manager or BS in a health or human services related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures medically appropriate, high quality, cost effective care through assessing the medical necessity of inpatient admissions and extensions of stay, outpatient services, out of network services, and appropriateness of treatment setting and level of care
• Partners with physician clinical reviewers and/or medical directors to interpret appropriateness of care, intervention planning, and general clinical guidance
• Collaborates with providers to assess consumer needs for early identification of and proactive planning for discharge
• Conducts clinical assessment to develop goals that address individual needs in order to develop and implement a care plan
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of the care management plan and modifies as necessary

Skills

Care management

Education

RN license

BS in health or human services (preferred)

Case Manager Certification (preferred)

Job description

Anticipated Start Date:

October 28, 2026

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Elevance Health

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

Responsible for collaborating with healthcare providers and/or consumer to drive personalized health management and improve health outcomes for optimal consumers.

Performs care management activities within the scope of licensure for members with complex and chronic care needs.

Primary duties may include but are not limited to:

Ensures medically appropriate, high quality, cost effective care through assessing the medical necessity of inpatient admissions and extensions of stay, outpatient services, out of network services, and appropriateness of treatment setting and level of care.

Partners with physician clinical reviewers and/or medical directors to interpret appropriateness of care, intervention planning, and general clinical guidance.

Collaborates with providers to assess consumer needs for early identification of and proactive planning for discharge.

Conducts clinical assessment to develop goals that address individual needs in order to develop and implement a care plan.

Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of the care management plan and modifies as necessary.

Requirements:

Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of acute care clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Current, active valid unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required.

Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.

Certification as a Case Manager is preferred. For URAC accredited areas, the following applies: Current and active RN license required in applicable state(s) that allows for an independent assessment to be conducted within their scope of practice.

Requires 3 years full-time equivalent of direct clinical care experience to the consumer, 5 years full-time equivalent of direct clinical care experience to the consumer preferred or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background, Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.

Certification as a Case Manager or a BS in a health or human services related field also preferred.

Job Type

Contract

Location

100% remote

Nevada licensure, Connecticut and Missouri compact state licensure.

Scope of pilot is Nevada licensure, Connecticut and Missouri.

Candidates can sit in any state (within 50 miles of a PulsePoint location), but they must have a compact state licensure AND Nevada RN license

Hours/Shifts

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, contractors are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

About BCForward

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BCForward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $27.26

Max Pay Rate $52.05

Currency USD

Unit hourly

Additional Pay Rate Notes

The pay range is the range BCForward in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations.

Benefits Information

• BCForward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.