Care Management - Nurse, Senior

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Redding, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Clinical Assessment, Clinical Information, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Decision Support, Discharge Plans, Funding, Government Regulations, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Leadership, Managed Care, Medical Office Administration, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Nursing, On Call, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Risk, Risk Management, Treatment Plan, Trend Analysis, Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC), Work From Home
LOCATION
Redding, CA
POSTED
10 days ago

Your Role

The Care Management team independently manages complex and high-risk care management cases by applying advanced clinical judgment to assess medical necessity, develop cost-effective care plans, and support quality outcomes aligned with benefit and contract requirements. You will collaborate with providers, medical directors, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, support discharge planning, evaluate barriers to care, and ensure members receive appropriate referrals and continuity of treatment. This position also requires ongoing reassessment of care plans, awareness of healthcare trends and clinical guidelines, and the ability to participate in a rotating evening and weekend on-call schedule.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience

  • Associate Degree in Nursing required or master''s degree in relevant field for non-RN licensure.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred
  • 5 years of experience in nursing, healthcare, or a related clinical field
  • 3 years of managed care experience preferred
  • Certified Case Manager (CCM) is preferred
  • Ability to independently assess, evaluate, and interpret complex clinical information and care plans
  • Advanced knowledge of evidence based clinical practice guidelines, particularly for chronic conditions
  • Demonstrated competence in care management functions and standards of practice
  • Knowledge of community resources, treatment options, home health services, funding sources, and specialty programs
  • Working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards including CMS, DHCS, URAC, NCQA, DMHC, MHPAEA, and CA SB 855 is preferred
  • Knowledge of coordination of care, government and commercial regulations, prior authorization processes, and level of care and length of stay criteria is preferred

Hybrid Virtual Work

This role allows employees to work virtually full-time, however employees will be expected to come to the office based on business need.

Your Work

In this role, you will:

  • Work with minimal supervision to manage complex care management cases
  • Apply advanced clinical judgment to assess medical necessity and appropriateness of care
  • Design and implement treatment and care plans that promote quality, cost‑effective outcomes aligned with benefit and contract requirements
  • Coordinate discharge planning activities for complex and high‑risk cases
  • Determine appropriateness of referrals to care management and specialty programs
  • Collaborate with providers, medical directors, and interdisciplinary teams to support member treatment plans and care continuity
  • Evaluate member health behaviors, cultural influences, and belief systems to identify barriers to care
  • Contribute clinical input to medical directors and support informed decision making
  • Continuously improve outcomes by anticipating barriers and adjusting plans of care based on reassessment, clinical changes, and guideline updates
  • Maintain current knowledge of healthcare service trends, regulations, and clinical practice guidelines
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as part of rotating on-call schedule
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Your Work

In this role, you will:

  • Work with minimal supervision to manage complex care management cases
  • Apply advanced clinical judgment to assess medical necessity and appropriateness of care
  • Design and implement treatment and care plans that promote quality, cost‑effective outcomes aligned with benefit and contract requirements
  • Coordinate discharge planning activities for complex and high‑risk cases
  • Determine appropriateness of referrals to care management and specialty programs
  • Collaborate with providers, medical directors, and interdisciplinary teams to support member treatment plans and care continuity
  • Evaluate member health behaviors, cultural influences, and belief systems to identify barriers to care
  • Contribute clinical input to medical directors and support informed decision making
  • Continuously improve outcomes by anticipating barriers and adjusting plans of care based on reassessment, clinical changes, and guideline updates
  • Maintain current knowledge of healthcare service trends, regulations, and clinical practice guidelines
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as part of rotating on-call schedule
  • Perform other duties as assigned

About the Company

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.
COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Insurance
WEBSITE
https://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers