Care Management - Nurse, Consultant

Job DescriptionYour RoleThe Care Management team will serve to support the mission of the Population health Department, which is to provide support to patients in maintaining health and wellness in the outpatient setting. The Nurse Consultant will report to the Manager of Care Management for the Population Health Management Medi-Cal Team. In this role, you will act as a Care Management Lead ensure that services are provided based on standardized procedures including coordination of care with specialists, community resources. Care Managers on these teams perform a blended function of utilization management (UM) and care management (CM) activities demonstrating clinical judgement and independent analysis, collaborating with members and those involved with members’ care including clinical nurses and treating physicians.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.ResponsibilitiesYour Work In this role, you will:Research and design treatment /care plans to promote quality of care, cost effective health care services based on medical necessity complying with contract for each appropriate plan type Initiation of timely individualized care plans (ICP) based on applicable assessments and assisting in transitions of care across all ages Determines appropriateness of referral for CM services, mental health, and social services. Provides Referrals to Quality Management (QM), Disease Management (DM) and Appeals and Grievance department (AGD) Conducts member care review with medical groups or individual providers for continuity of care, out of area/out of network and investigational/experimental cases Assessment: Assesses members health behaviors, cultural influences, and clients belief/value system. Evaluates all information related to current/proposed treatment plan and in accordance with clinical practice guidelines to identify potential barriers Research opportunities for improvement in assessment methodology and actively promotes continuous improvement. Anticipates potential barriers while establishing realistic goals to ensure success for the member, providers and BSC Determines realistic goals and objectives and provides appropriate alternatives. Actively solicits client’s involvementPlanning: Designs appropriate and fiscally responsible plan of care with targeted interventions that enhance quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes. Adjusts plans or creates contingency plans as necessary Assesses and re-evaluates health and progress due to the dynamic nature of the plan of care required on an ongoing basis. Initiates and implements appropriate modifications in plan of care to adapt to changes occurring over time and through various settings Develops appropriate and fiscally responsible plan of care with targeted interventions that enhance quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes Recognizes need for contingency plans throughout the healthcare process Develops and implements the plan of care based on accurate assessment of the member and current of proposed treatment Assumes supervisor day to day responsibilities in manager’s absence and under the direction of the manager Analyze productivity and internal reports to ensure compliance. Collaborates with department leadership to identify program development opportunities. Mentors case managers with complex cases to promote quality of care, cost effective health care services based on medical necessity and complies with contract for each appropriate plan type Performs precepting for new hires or those who are not meeting expectation. Participates in special projects as needed QualificationsYour Knowledge and Experience Current CA unrestricted RN LicenseBachelor 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 7 years of prior experience in nursing, healthcare or related field A minimum of 3+ year experience in inpatient, outpatient or managed care environment required Health insurance/managed care experience desired Transitions of care experience desired Excellent communications skills Hybrid Virtual WorkThis role allows employees to work virtually full-time, however employees will be expected to come into the office based on business needs.About UsAbout Blue Shield of CaliforniaAs of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!Our Values: Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives. Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. Our Workplace ModelWe believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our workplace model is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection, creativity and flexibility:For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need. For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being. The Company reserves the right to require more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews.Physical Requirements:Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.Please click here for further physical requirement detail.Equal Employment Opportunity:External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.JOB INFO Job Identification : 20260921Job Category : Healthcare Services and OperationsPosting Date : 2026-05-13T23:20:01+00:00Job Schedule : Full timeLocations :San Diego, CA, United StatesCA, United StatesLong Beach, CA, United StatesEl Dorado Hills, CA, United StatesLodi, CA, United StatesOakland, CA, United StatesRancho Cordova, CA, United StatesWoodland Hills, CA, United StatesPay Range for California : $111540.00 to $167420.00Pay Range for Bay Area : $125736.00 to $188728.00Note : Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate experience, location (California, Bay Area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.Role can be filled by a candidate requiring sponsorship : No