Senior Transplant Case Manager — Hybrid

Blue Shield of CA; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Senior Case Management Nurse to join the Case Management team. You will determine, develop and implement care plans based on assessments, coordinating with members, nurses and treating MDs in complex cases.

The role requires an active RN license (CA or compact state) and 5+ years of nursing experience, including transplant and managed care exposure. A hybrid work model is offered to align with business needs.

Qualifications

• Requires a current and valid CA RN License or valid RN license(s) from other state(s).
• Requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or advanced degree preferred
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) Certification or is in process of completing certification when eligible based on CCM application requirements
• Requires at least 5 years of prior experience in nursing, healthcare or related field
• Prior transplant experience is required
• Desired 3 years of managed care experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess, evaluate, and interpret clinical information and care planning
• Extensive knowledge of evidence based clinical practice guidelines particularly for chronic conditions
• Incorporates professional judgment and critical thinking when determining medical necessity that promotes quality, cost-effective care
• Knowledge of Coordination of Care, Medicare regulations, prior authorization, level of care and length of stay criteria sets desirable
• Able to operate PC-based software programs including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

Responsibilities

• Determine, develop and implement the plan of care based on accurate assessment of the member and current or proposed treatment plan in cases of member inquiry, triage hub, chronic conditions, poly-pharmacy, pre-natal care, and voluntary member health assessment, in addition to indication of multiple monthly ER visits
• Collaborate with members, clinical nurses and treating MDs in planning and execution of care
• Independently assess, evaluate, and interpret clinical information to inform care planning
• Promote evidence-based practice and optimal, cost-effective care

Skills

Independent clinical judgment

Transplant experience

Managed care experience

Critical thinking

Medical necessity assessment

Coordination of care knowledge

Medicare regulations knowledge

Prior authorization knowledge

Care planning

Office productivity

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certified Case Manager (CCM) Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Senior Case Management Nurse to join the Case Management team. You will determine, develop and implement care plans based on assessments, coordinating with members, nurses and treating MDs in complex cases.

The role requires an active RN license (CA or compact state) and 5+ years of nursing experience, including transplant and managed care exposure. A hybrid work model is offered to align with business needs.