Registered Nurse (RN) Lead

Lifekind; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical – Cigna PPO plans

Dental through Principal Life

Vision through Principal and VSP

FSA & DCSA

Life insurance & disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Lifekind Health in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Lead (RN Lead) to oversee clinical operations, ECM/case management, and care planning in our Population Health program. You will supervise LVNs, CHWs, and Care Coordinators while providing direct patient care and leading interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

The ideal candidate holds an active CA RN license, at least an Associate's Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred), 3+ years of nursing with

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in California.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; BSN strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience with at least 1 year in leadership/care management.
• BLS or CPR certification.
• Experience with case management or ECM preferred.
• Experience supervising LVNs, CHWs, and Care Coordinators preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, population health, and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, leadership, training, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficient with multiple electronic systems in a fast-paced clinic.
• Highly organized, detailed, flexible, capable of handling priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and supervision for LVNs, CHWs, and Care Coordinators.
• Serve as clinical point of contact for staff questions, escalations, and complex patient needs.
• Collaborate with providers, behavioral health teams, and clinic leadership for coordinated care.
• Support clinic workflow optimization and interdisciplinary communication.
• Oversee ECM and case management aligned with payer and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clinical oversight for high-risk and complex patients, including care planning and risk stratification.
• Ensure documentation, compliance, and reporting for ECM and case management activities.
• Guide CHWs and Care Coordinators in ECM workflows, outreach, engagement, and escalation processes.
• Act as primary clinical escalation point for complex cases and hospital discharges.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed and participate in patient visits and care planning.

Skills

RN license CA

Leadership

Care management

BLS/ CPR

ECM experience

Staff supervision

Clinical workflows

Communication

Tech proficiency

Organization

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN) Lead

Population Health Full Time Riverside, CA, US

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Lifekind Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse Lead (RN) to oversee clinical operations and care management services within our Riverside clinic. This role combines hands‑on patient care with clinical leadership, staff supervision, and oversight of Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and case management services.

The RN Lead will supervise and support Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Community Health Workers (CHWs), and Care Coordinators while also actively participating in patient care, care planning, and complex case management. This position is ideal for a strong clinical leader who is organized, collaborative, and knowledgeable in population health and ECM workflows.

Our mission is to bring care that’s whole, human, and healing. Blending medical, behavioral, and lifestyle support into a single plan because restoring life takes more than a prescription.

At Lifekind Health we strive every day to live up to that definition by providing the best care possible for our complex patient population. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and dietitians work together within a revolutionary transdisciplinary model that addresses the quadruple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving patient health, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing employee satisfaction. Learn more about us at www.Lifekindhealth.com .

Clinical Leadership & Operations:

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and supervision for LVNs, Community Health Workers, and Care Coordinators within the clinic
• Serve as the clinical point of contact for staff questions, escalations, and complex patient needs
• Collaborate closely with providers, behavioral health teams, and clinic leadership to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
• Support clinic workflow optimization, patient flow, and interdisciplinary communication

Enhanced Care Management (ECM) & Case Management:

• Oversee and support ECM and case management services in alignment with payer (e.g., IEHP) and regulatory requirements
• Provide clinical oversight for high-risk and complex patients, including care planning, risk stratification, and care transitions
• Ensureappropriate documentation, compliance, and reporting for ECM and case management activities
• Guide and support CHWs and Care Coordinators in ECM workflows, outreach, engagement, and escalation processes
• Act as the primary clinical escalation point for complex cases, hospital discharges, TOCs, and care coordination needs
• Provide direct nursing care to patients as needed, including assessments, patient education, care coordination, and clinical support
• Participate in patient visits and interdisciplinary care planning when clinically appropriate
• Support continuity of care and patient engagement across services

Training, Quality & Compliance:

• Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing clinical education for clinic-based staff
• Monitor and ensure compliance with clinical protocols, standards of care, and safety regulations
• Audit clinical and ECM documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Assistwith performance evaluations, coaching, and staff development plans
• Identifyareas for clinical and operational improvement and support quality improvement initiatives

Administrative & Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between clinic staff and leadership
• Assistwith scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate clinical coverage
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical policies and procedures

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; BSN strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership, supervisory, care management role required
• Valid BLS or CPR certification
• Demonstrated experience or strong working knowledge of case management or Enhanced Care Management (ECM) preferred
• Experience supervising or mentoring LVNs, Community Health Workers, and/or Care Coordinators preferred
• Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, compliance standards, population health, and patient safety
• Excellent communication, leadership, training, and conflict‑resolution skills
• Must be highly proficient with technology and able to efficiently use multiple electronic systems simultaneously in a fast‑paced clinical environment
• Highly organized, detailed, flexible, and able to manage competing priorities

At Lifekind, we believe our employees deserve the best. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance options for you and your family
• Medical – Choice between three Cigna PPO plans (company pays 90% for employees and 50% for dependents!)
• Dental offered through Principal Life Insurance Company
• Vision offered through Principal and VSP Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCSA)
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability with medical enrollment
• Employee Life, Spouse Life and Dependent Life
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous PTO

Lifekind Health and Savas Software are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio‑economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.