Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM)

Heritage Health Network

$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience in care management or leadership.
  • Experience with vulnerable populations and complex needs.
  • Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
  • Excellent communication and clinical judgment skills.
  • Willingness to perform field-based work.

Responsibilities

  • Review member charts to assess care plans and treatment adherence.
  • Ensure quality care coordination for ECM members.
  • Provide clinical guidance on complex member cases to non-clinical staff.
  • Identify care gaps and recommend interventions to improve outcomes.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for care coordination.
  • Conduct field-based visits for member engagement and assessments.
  • Support care transitions with effective discharge planning.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off plus paid holidays
  • Performance bonuses based on role-specific goals
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Growth and professional development opportunities
  • Opportunity to support vulnerable Medi-Cal populations
Full Job Description
Job Description
Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM)

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.

Clinical Oversight & Quality Assurance
  • 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.
Care Coordination & Field Support
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, including:
    • Lead Care Managers
    • Behavioral Health Care Managers
    • Community Health Workers
  • 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.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
  • 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.


Requirements
Qualifications

  • 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.


Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off + paid holidays
  • Performance bonuses based on measurable role-specific goals
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Growth and professional development opportunities
  • Meaningful work supporting vulnerable Medi-Cal populations

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