Part-Time Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM)
Job Summary
Heritage Health Network (HHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM) to provide clinical oversight and guidance to a team of non-clinical Lead Care Managers within our Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program.
In this part-time role the RNCM will review member charts assess care plans identify gaps in care and provide clinical guidance to ensure members receive comprehensive high-quality care. The role includes a combination of remote clinical work and field-based activities including in-person member and provider engagement as needed.
Most administrative and chart-review hours can be completed on a flexible schedule. However one hour per week is required for participation in the ECM teams case review meeting.
- Review member charts in the EMR/EHR to assess care plans medical history and treatment adherence.
- Ensure the quality and appropriateness of care coordination for ECM members.
- Provide clinical guidance to non-clinical Lead Care Managers on complex member cases.
- Identify gaps in care and recommend appropriate interventions to improve health outcomes.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team including:
- Lead Care Managers
- Behavioral Health Care Managers
- Community Health Workers
- Lead Care Managers
- Conduct field-based visits and member engagement activities as needed to support care coordination and clinical needs.
- Participate in in-person member assessments care coordination and follow-up activities when appropriate.
- Partner with healthcare providers hospitals and community organizations to facilitate referrals and access to care.
- Support care transitions by coordinating with hospitals and healthcare providers to optimize discharge planning.
- Participate in weekly case reviews to discuss high-risk members and support best practices in care management.
- Ensure care management activities align with Medi-Cal ECM guidelines and applicable healthcare regulations.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Provide clinical input for monthly reports required by health plans and regulatory bodies.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
- At least 1 year of experience in care management case management or a leadership capacity.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations and individuals with complex medical and social needs.
- Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems.
- Excellent communication collaboration and clinical judgment skills.
- Ability and willingness to perform field-based work and in-person member engagement as required.
Required Skills:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California. Minimum 2 years of nursing experience. At least 1 year of experience in care management case management or a leadership capacity.
Required Education:
Experience with Enhanced Care Management (ECM) CalAIM Medi-Cal or similar care coordination of Medi-Cal Medicare and care management best practices.