Nursing Jobs in Monte Nido, CA
$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 Appeals and Grievances (A&G) Nurse Specialist Registered Nurse (RN) II provides direct assistance to members with health care access or benefit coordination issues, ensuring that clinical grievances, complaints and complex issues are investigated and resolved to the member's satisfaction in a manner consistent with L.A. Care, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and regulatory guidelines. Benefit coordination may involve coordinating multiple L.A. Care products, Fee for services (FFS) Medi-Cal/Medicare, or commercial insurance. Duties Conducts intake/triage and appropriate classification of Clinical A&G, and Pharmacy requests and makes accurate judgment on appeal, grievance, Provider Claim Disputes, medical records or other issues and follows procedures on how to handle each type of request and route to the appropriate area within the department. Investigation, and resolution of clinical member complaints (grievances/appeals) utilizing all regulatory requirements. Investigation, and resolution of clinical Provider Complaints/ Provider Data Resolution (PDR) (grievances/appeals) utilizing regulatory and internal guidelines and Service Level Agreement (SLA). Identification of Expedited Cases and resolution within 72 hours. Works with the external providers and Participating Physician Group's (PPG) representatives to obtain relevant medical records and communication documentation. Prepares resolved complaint files for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), DMHC, and external review organization (QIO or IRE). Process the case thru to effectuation and final case documentation in the A&G system of record. Investigation and preparation of State Fair Hearing cases as assigned. Prepares resolved complaint files for CMS external review organization - Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) or Independent Review Entity (IRE). Conducts reviews and presents to physicians, provider disputes which would be based on medical necessity reviews. Prepares authorizations, after approval by the Medical Director. When necessary, outreaches to providers, vendors, hospitals, and members to request necessary information or to provide case status and/or next steps. In instances where necessary, sends written notifications to appropriate parties. All interactions including verbal outreach and written communication will be documented in the A&G system of record. Participates inter-rater reliability training and assessments. Perform other duties as assigned. Duties Continued Education Required Associate's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Experience Required: At least 5 years of experience in Clinical RN. At least 2 years in Medicare/ Medicaid in a managed care/ health plan environment. Skills Required: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literacy and adaptability to computer learning. Time management and priority setting skills. Must be organized and a team player Able to work effectively with various internal departments/service areas, L.A. Care's plan partners, participating provider groups, and other external agencies. Good working knowledge of regulatory requirements/standards. Licenses/Certifications Required Registered Nurse (RN) - Active, current and unrestricted California License Licenses/Certifications Preferred Required Training Physical Requirements Light Additional Information This position requires work after hours, on weekends, holidays, a hybrid remote schedule, occasional flexibility in hours/shift in critical situations and work on-call. This position requires handling various caseloads and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities which may include but not limited to redistributed work assignments, team projects, and other priorities as assigned 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) 
$90,000 - $160,000 / year
CVHCare, a leader in Home Health Clinical services , headquartered in beautiful San Ramon CA, is currently seeking a Registered Nurse . This is a great opportunity to join an established leader in the California home health industry, with the freedom to put your skills and imagination to work. We are Compassionate Visionary Health Care, where passion and team spirit are nurtured and rewarded. This is NOT a remote position Title: Weekend Home Health RN (Field) Schedule: Per Diem (12 RVE p/week) must work 3 days per week Mon,Wed,Thur or Tues,Thurs,Sat * Non-traditional schedules are available, i.e., Thursday-Monday Locations: Area #45 covers the following cities: Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village Paid Training: Must be able to train for 5 days Mon-Friday 9am-5:30pm in San Ramon (onsite) Position Summary: The Home Health RN monitors a patient’s overall health, and in partnership with a primary care physician, develops an individualized plan of care for their patients. Each RN functions as a case manager, and works independently to deliver quality healthcare to their patients. As well as customized care and patient education about disease management, the Home Health RNs provide a variety of specialized services, such as Simple to Complex Wound Therapy, Post-Surgical Care Management, and Ostomy Care Management. We provide an entire internal operational support team for our clinicians to handle the tasks of pre-populating the medication reconciliation, tracking down DME orders, getting MD signatures, coding, lab follow-up, etc., truly allowing you to function independently, with the flexibility to make your own schedule and plan patient visits around other commitments if needed. The home care setting allows you quality time with your patient in the comfort of their own home. Requirements: Minimum 1 year RN experience preferably in acute, SNF, Home Health or Hospice setting Must Possess an active CA Registered Nursing License AA, BSN, MSN Reliable Transportation Current CPR or BLS Card Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay and PTO Compensation is based on full time schedule 
$102,183 - $163,492 / year
Salary Range: $102,183.00 (Min.) - $132,838.00 (Mid.) - $163,492.00 (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 Lead Appeals and Grievances RN is responsible for assisting with the development of a successful and cohesive Appeals and Grievance (A&G) clinical unit. This position is responsible for the quality review of complex and/or escalated clinical A&G cases for all lines of business (LOB). The Lead will assist in identifying areas of improvement in increasing positive audit outcomes and improved Customer Service to L.A. Care’s (LAC) membership. This position will ensure the effective investigation and resolution of clinical grievances, appeals, complaints, and complex issues in alignment with L.A. Care policy and procedures along with all relevant regulatory guidelines. Leads and works closely with assigned team daily. This position will mentor, coach, and may provide feedback to management on performance of staff. Ensure team effectiveness and project completion. Duties Review and process complex and/or escalated clinical A&G cases. Analyze the patient medical records, clinical documentation, and insurance policies to determine medical necessity. Prepares and reviews A&G files for submission to providers and internal departments. Work with other departments to ensure all aspects of a case are appropriately managed. Conduct targeted and random clinical case audits to ensure that all regulatory and departmental guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards are met. Work closely with the leadership team to create and/or modify Desk Level Procedures and recommend enhancements to process and procedures. Assist the Clinical Supervisors in identifying deviations in performance and process changes are implemented to redirect performance to acceptable levels. Recommend and implement resolutions, new processes, and/or process improvement. Provide accurate and timely written statistical reports that include historical and/or current data to aid in projecting or evaluating compliance status. Identify and analyze trends in appeals and grievances to find the root cause of denials. Duties Continued Check, verify and ensure that all clinical A&G cases are processed accurately and within established timelines to meet or exceed member satisfaction goals and regulatory (CMS, DMHC, DHCS, NCQA), Health and Safety Code and company compliance. Maintain documentation of all communications in the A&G system to ensure thorough tracking of case status. Lead the work of assigned staff; regularly assigns and checks the work of others, providing guidance, training, and feedback on performance to department management. Work closely with management to review performance and quality standards on an ongoing basis. As well as motivational programs needed to achieve regulatory standards. Act as a back-up to the Supervisor in leading meetings and handling escalations as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Education Required Associate's Degree in Nursing for Registered Nurses Education Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing for Registered Nurses Experience Required: At least 8 years of clinical appeals and grievances experience in a managed care, utilization management and/or case management setting, At least 2 years in Medicare/ Medicaid in a managed care/ health plan environment. At least 1 year of leading a process, program, or staff experience. Preferred: Clinical acute experience. Skills Required: Extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and managed care guidelines Demonstrated ability to provide recommendations towards resolution. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to assess complex clinical cases and evaluate medical necessity. Ability to communication, conflict resolution, and motivational skills. Ability to work independently and closely with a team in a collaborative and interactive environment. Ability to adjust to changing circumstances within the team. Good verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously. Licenses/Certifications Required Registered Nurse (RN) - Active, current and unrestricted California License Licenses/Certifications Preferred Required Training Physical Requirements Light Additional Information This position requires work after hours, on weekends, holidays, a hybrid remote schedule, and occasional flexibility in hours/shift in critical situations and work on-call. This position requires handling various caseloads and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, which may include but not limited to redistributed work assignments, team projects, and other priorities as assigned. 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) 
