RN II, Field (Field Based - Cumberland County)

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Incentive plans

Wellness programs

Paid volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking a field‑based Registered Nurse to assess members, coordinate care, and develop individualized plans. The role involves collaboration with families, physicians, and hospitals to ensure medically appropriate and cost-effective care, with emphasis on documentation and adherence to clinical guidelines.

The position requires an NJ RN license, a minimum of two years of clinical experience, and daily local travel.

Qualifications

• Requires an associates or bachelors degree (or higher) in nursing and/or accredited diploma nursing school.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience.
• Active Unrestricted NJ RN License Required.
• Knowledge of Windows-based environment; MS Office products and Lotus Notes.

Responsibilities

• Assesses member's clinical need against established guidelines to ensure services are medically appropriate.
• Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of services provided.
• Develops, coordinates and assists in implementation of member's individualized plan of care.
• Coordinates with patient, family, physician, hospital and other external customers regarding appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome.
• Documents accurately and comprehensively based on standards of practice and policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Active NJ RN License

Tools

MS Office

Lotus Notes

Job description

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for our 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.

About the Role

This field based position is responsible for performing assessments of members using established guidelines to ensure appropriate level of care and develop a member centric plan of care.

What You'll Do

• Assesses member's clinical need against established guidelines and/or standards to ensure that the services provided are medically appropriate to members' needs.
• Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of services provided.
• Develops, coordinates and assists in implementation of members- individualized plan of care.
• Coordinates with patient, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome.
• Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire continuum of care.
• Monitors member's medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness.
• Advocates for the member/family among various sites to coordinate resource utilization and evaluation of services provided.
• Encourages member participation and compliance in the program.
• Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice and current organization policies.
• Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care.
• Understands fiscal accountability and its impact on the utilization of resources, proceeding to self-care outcomes.
• Evaluates care by problem solving, analyzing variances and participating in the quality improvement program to enhance member outcomes.
• Completes other assigned functions as requested by management.

What You Bring

Education/Experience:Requires an associates or bachelors degree (or higher) in nursing and/OR accredited diploma nursing school.Requires a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience.

Additional licensing, certifications, registrations:Active Unrestricted NJ RN License Required

Knowledge:Proficiency in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes; prefers knowledge in the use of intranet and internet applications.Working knowledge of case/care management principles.Working knowledge of principles of utilization management.Prefers basic knowledge of health care contracts and benefit eligibility requirements.Prefers knowledge of hospital structures and payment systems

Skills and Abilities:AnalyticalCompassionateInterpersonal & Client Relationship Building SkillsSound Decision MakingActive ListeningOrganization/Planning/Priority SettingProblem Solving/Critical ThinkingTeam PlayerTime ManagementWritten/Oral Communication Skills (Bi-lingual preferred)

Travel

This is a field based position, daily local travel is required.Requires a car with valid New Jersey State License and Insurance

Why Horizon?

At Horizon, you’ll do meaningful work that directly improves lives—while being supported by a mission‑driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too.

Salary Range

Salary Range:$79,100 - $105,945 This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Retirement Plans
• Generous PTO
• Incentive Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer

Disclaimer:Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.