Nursing Jobs in La Palma, CA
$150,000 - $170,000 / year
Overview Director Clinical Operations Location: Glendale, CA Position: Hospice Director of Clinical Operations Registered Nurse Job ID: 2026-89868 Remote/Virtual Position: No Coverage Area: Los Angeles area Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Director of Clincial Operations Salary: $150k - $170k DOE Schedule: M-F / Limited On call support as needed Competitive Health Benefits Generous PTO, Matching 401k Mileage Reimbursement California RN License Required Compensation Based on Experience What You Need to Know Reimagine Your Career in Hospice Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together. Be the Director of Clinical Operations You Can Be If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you: Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience accepted 5 years of home based care experience preferred Role may require travel up to 80% of business days in supported territory Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations Responsibilities: As a Director of Clinical Operations, you will: Supervises all direct patient/family care team members, including nurses, Supportive Care, home health aides and counselors, in collaboration with Site Leadership. Responsible for oversight of and/or scheduling, payroll and other administrative duties Assures that all initial assessments and required reassessments are conducted by qualified team members within required time frames, including documentation completion, submission and /or synchronization. Ensures that all patient/family services comply with federal, state(s) and local regulatory requirements and with accepted professional standards. Ensures protocols are utilized to guide operations and promote adherence to regulatory and internal process requirements. Monitor expenses related to patient/family services to ensure budgetary compliance in collaboration with IDG and Site Leadership. Serve as a resource person and liaison for the Social Worker, Volunteer, Music Therapy and Bereavement Departments. Our benefits include: Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development opportunities Company-matching 401(k) Flexible spending and health savings accounts Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees And more! Why AccentCare? Come As You Are At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability. 
The Registered Nurse delivers professional nursing care to the patient whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. Establishes a helping relationship using a holistic approach. The RN ensures quality and appropriateness of care for all age groups in the unit-specific patient population to include neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Requirements: Graduate nurse of an accredited school of nursing – BSN or ASN Registered Nurse, licensed in the state. BLS, ACLS, and PALS – must be completed only by American Heart Association. Benefits : Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees* Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents* Employee Assistance Program Basic Life and AD&D 401k plan with company match Generous PTO plan* Pet Insurance Discount Program* Employee Discount Program* *Per diem staff ineligible The Registered Nurse delivers professional nursing care to the patient whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. Establishes a helping relationship using a holistic approach. The RN ensures quality and appropriateness of care for all age groups in the unit-specific patient population to include neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Requirements: Graduate nurse of an accredited school of nursing – BSN or ASN Registered Nurse, licensed in the state. BLS, ACLS, and PALS – must be completed only by American Heart Association. Benefits : Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees* Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents* Employee Assistance Program Basic Life and AD&D 401k plan with company match Generous PTO plan* Pet Insurance Discount Program* Employee Discount Program* *Per diem staff ineligible 
The Registered Nurse delivers professional nursing care to the patient whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. Establishes a helping relationship using a holistic approach. The RN ensures quality and appropriateness of care for all age groups in the unit-specific patient population to include neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Requirements: Graduate nurse of an accredited school of nursing – BSN or ASN Registered Nurse, licensed in the state. BLS, ACLS, and PALS – must be completed only by American Heart Association. Benefits : Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees* Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents* Employee Assistance Program Basic Life and AD&D 401k plan with company match Generous PTO plan* Pet Insurance Discount Program* Employee Discount Program* *Per diem staff ineligible $88,854 - $142,166 / year
Salary Range: $88,854.00 (Min.) - $115,509.00 (Mid.) - $142,166.00 (Max.) Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time. Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. Job Summary The Utilization Management (UM) Admissions Liaison RN II is primarily responsible for receiving/reviewing admission requests and higher level of care (HLOC) transfer requests from inpatient facilities within regular timelines. Reviews clinical data in real-time and post admission to issue a determination based on clinical criteria for medical necessity. Assures timely, accurate determination and notification of admission and inter-facility transfer requests. Generates approval, modification, and denial communications for inpatient admission requests. Actively monitors for appropriate level of care (inpatient vs. observation) admission in the acute setting. Works with UM leadership, including the Utilization Management Medical Director, on requests where determination requires extended review. Collaborates with the inpatient care team for facilitation/coordination of patient transfers between acute care facilities. Acts as a department resource for medical service requests/referral management and processes. Actively participates in the discharge planning process, including providing clinical review and authorization for alternate levels of care, home health, durable medical equipment, and other discharge needs. Provides support to the inpatient review team as necessary to ensure timely processing of concurrent reviews. Duties Provides the primary clinical point of contact for inpatient acute care hospitals requesting Inpatient care/post-stabilization admission requests, Higher level of care transfers and other emergent transfers or needs. Ensures appropriate determination for admission requests/HLOC transfers based on clinical data presented and established criteria/guidelines, escalating to the medical director if needed. Triages and assesses members for admission needs, including, but not limited to, bed and accepting physician availability. (40%) Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with internal stakeholders and external customers while securing the L.A. Care member's admission or inter-facility transfer. Interfaces with physicians, house supervisors, and other hospital delegates to ensure that telephone triage results in appropriate patient placement. (10%) Applies clinical expertise and the nursing process to triage and prioritize admission acuity, servicing as an expert clinical resource for patient placement while utilizing medical knowledge and experience to facilitate consensus-building and development of satisfactory outcomes (10%) Continually seeks new ways to improve processes and increase efficiencies. Takes the initiative to communicate recommendations to UM Leadership. (5%) Completes all inpatient and discharge planning requests appropriately and timely including, but not limited to: Skilled nursing facility, outpatient needs (home health, physical therapy, infusion), and case management referrals (5%) Performs prospective, concurrent, post-service, and retrospective claim medical review processes. Utilizes clinical judgement, independent analysis, critical-thinking skills, detailed knowledge of medical policies, clinical guidelines and benefit plans to complete reviews and determinations within required turnaround times specific to the case type. Identifies requests needing medical director review or input and presents for second level review (20%) Performs other duties as assigned. (10%) Duties Continued Education Required Associate's Degree in NursingEducation Preferred Bachelor's Degree in NursingExperience Required: Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting. Previous experience to have a strong understanding of Utilization Management/Case Management practices including, but not limited to, placement (with level of care) criteria (MCG, InterQual), concurrent review, and discharge planning. Preferred: Consistent Critical Care experience (Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Labor & Delivery) background highly desirable. Experience in bed placement decision-making highly desirable. Skills Required: Must be computer literate, with expertise in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Provision of excellent customer service required due to frequent communication with providers and other members of the interdisciplinary team Knowledge of personal computer, keyboarding, and appropriate software to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment. Prepare clear, comprehensive written and oral reports and materials. Excellent time management and priority-setting skills. Maintains strict member confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA requirements. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: Knowledge of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) requirements for Utilization Management or CM. Knowledge of Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) requirements for health plan compliance with UM or CM. Licenses/Certifications Required Registered Nurse (RN) - Active, current and unrestricted California LicenseLicenses/Certifications Preferred Certified Case Manager (CCM)American Case Management Association (ACM)Required Training Physical Requirements LightAdditional Information Required: Attend mandatory department trainings as scheduled Financial Impact: Management of all medical services has a tremendous potential impact on the cost of health care and budget. This position manages determinations to ensure services requested are medically appropriate and provided in the most cost effective manner without compromising quality healthcare delivery. Types of Shift: Day (7:00am - 3:30pm), Evening (3:00pm -11:30 pm), Night (11:00pm -7:30am). Float (Varies)* *All possible shifts. Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change. L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Reimbursement Retirement Plans Medical, Dental and Vision Wellness Program Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 
