Nursing Jobs in Northeast, 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 Delegation Oversight Clinical Auditor RN II is responsible for ensuring that delegates contracted to perform Utilization Management (UM) functions on behalf of L.A. Care (LAC) is in compliance with all UM regulatory requirements and new legislation through the maintenance of required policies/procedures/workflows/ processes/audit tools necessary to meet the requirements. This position utilizes a rapid team approach for needed improvements identified through external audits of delegated entities. This position assist in maintaining continuous quality improvement in the Delegation Oversight Clinical Audit unit ensuring that departmental/divisional and organizational goals are accomplished through overseeing and facilitating compliance of the Plan Partners, Participating Provider Groups (PPG), Specialty Health Plans (SHP), and contracted provider network as managed by the Delegation Oversight Department. This position is responsible, as part of the oversight team, for ensuring compliance of the Plan Partners and/or Participating Physician Groups (PPG) to regulatory, contractual and L.A. Care requirements. This position is responsible for performing annual and focused audits. This position also acts as a liaison between the Plan Partners and PPGs and L.A. Care Health Plan regarding UM issues. The position assists in improving access and utilization performance of Plan Partners and PPGs by being a resource for best practices and providing continuous feedback. Additionally, the oversight responsibility of this position includes reporting to management and providing consultation/instructional/coaching recommendations to improve overall compliance of Plan Partners and PPGs with all regulations and standards. Duties Continually ensures delegate compliance with UM Policies/Procedures, Letter Templates, Workflows, Processes, and Audit Tools in compliance with all regulatory requirements/new legislation. Works collaboratively with Regulatory Affairs & Compliance. Stay abreast of new UM legislation, regulations, or other changes impacting UM in order to put processes in place for compliance. Prepares the Delegation Oversight Clinical Audit team for internal audits and for conducting PP/PPG audits, developing mechanisms for tracking/ trending of progress for --UM/PPG (internal) and PP (external) for compliance with UM standards, and identities system/individual areas for improvement through these processes. Prepares the Delegation Oversight Department for review by external regulatory bodies. Ensures that the Delegation Oversight Department is continually prepared for external review with staff daily work conducted in a manner that meets regulatory requirements. Ensures that the Delegation Oversight Clinical Audit unit functions as a team in preparing needed documents for an external review. Completes annual, focused and periodic audit activities timely and thoroughly including identification of deficiencies, response to mitigation, review and response to CAPs. Identifies repeat deficiencies. Assures audit documentation is clear, complete and accurate. Completes periodic monitoring of PP or PPG performance in critical deficiency areas. Completes follow-up audits and related reports and recommendations. Identifies options to assist PP or PPGs with continued or significant deficiencies. Updates audit tools to meet regulatory, contractual and L.A. Care requirements. Develops and conducts ongoing monitoring activities including but not limited to file reviews and letters and supplemental reports. Present summary results to L.A. Care's UM Committee. Communicates with assigned PP and PPGs on an ongoing basis. Develop mechanism to track and trend progress of PP and PPG's compliance to UM standards and identify system wide issues. Maintains confidentiality in compliance with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. Assists co-workers with special projects or work volume as required. Actively identifies and implements efforts to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of job functions. Actively identifies and makes recommendations to supervisor ideas to improve the quality effectiveness and efficiency of departmental and health services functions. Communicates to supervisors any barriers to completing assignments or daily work in an efficient and effective manner. Duties Continued Provides training, education and consultation as necessary to PP and PPGs. Collaborates with other Clinical Auditors on identifying topics and developing agendas for the JOM's and PP visits/communication. Develops and implements procedures to assure compliance with care coordination and documentation of linked and carved out services. Conducts Interrater Reliability Testing (referral management and oversight) for new staff/physicians and annually or as needed for existing staff/physicians. Works with other departments as necessary to facilitate teamwork for creating and/or improving interdepartmental processes to meet regulatory requirements. Clinical Auditor (Performance Monitoring): In addition to the responsibilities above, the Clinical Auditor (Performance Monitoring) position ensures compliance of the delegates (Participating Physician Groups, Plan Partners and Vendors) with regulatory, contractual and L.A. Care business requirements. This position is responsible for delegation oversight continuous monitoring activities and monitoring corrective action plans from the annual and focused audits. The position also acts as a liaison between the Plan Partners, PPGs and Vendors regarding Utilization Management (UM) issues; assists in improving access and utilization performance of PPGs by being a resource for best practice and providing continuous performance feedback. Additionally, the oversight responsibility of this position includes attendance at UM Committee, Delegation Oversight Committee, Sanctions Committee, Internal Compliance Committee, and Joint Operation Meetings. It includes monitoring supplemental UM reports, reporting to management as well as consultation/coaching/instructional activities to improve overall compliance with all regulations and standards. Clinical Auditor (Behavioral Health): In addition to the duties above, the Clinical Auditor (Behavioral Health) designs an audit program specific to ensuring delegates are meeting behavioral health regulatory requirements. This ensures Specialty Health Plans and Plan Partners are in compliance with regulatory, contractual, and L.A. Care business requirements. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining annual audit tools, policy requirements specific to delegates, and a monitoring program to continually receive and aggregate Behavioral Health specific performance requirements. The position acts as a liaison between Specialty Health Plans and Plan Partners regarding Behavioral Health issues, assists in improving access and Behavioral Health performance by being a resource for best practice and providing continuous performance feedback. Additionally, the oversight responsibility includes liasing with internal Behavioral Health units, the Medical Director of Behavioral Health, attendance at UM Committee, Delegation Oversight Committee, Sanctions Committee, Internal Compliance Committee, and Joint Operation Meetings. It includes monitoring supplemental UM reports, reporting to management as well as consultation/coaching/instructional activities to improve overall compliance with all regulations and standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required Associate's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Experience Required: At least 7 years in a clinical setting with at least 3 years in a managed care setting in Utilization Management/Case Management. Skills Required: Knowledge of issues pertaining to Medi-Cal and other HMO & IPA contracts, & payers. Ability to manage and organize large volumes of data. Knowledge of accreditation entities and their requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Good working knowledge of regulatory requirements/standards. Ability to work independently. Ability to solve complex issues and identify creative solutions. Computer ease & literacy with Word, Excel, PowerPoint Skills. Licenses/Certifications Required Registered Nurse (RN) - Active, current and unrestricted California License Licenses/Certifications Preferred Required Training Physical Requirements Light Additional Information 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) 
$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) 
$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 Clinical Quality Nurse Reviewer RN II, under the purview of the Utilization Management (UM) Department Leadership Team, is responsible for conducting and tracking targeted and random internal department documentation audits. This role ensures that UM practices and supporting documentation are compliant with all regulatory requirements. The Incumbent also serves as a Subject Matter Expert during external audits as well as leads pre- and post-audit preparation/follow-up. This position actively participates in the development and review of policies and procedures to certify compliance with regulatory guidelines and mandates. This position focuses on UM cases for all lines of business to identify areas of opportunity for increasing positive audit outcomes and improved service to L.A. Care’s membership. This position is responsible for identifying and monitoring staff (non-clinical, nurse, and physician) performance against key performance indicator trends that warrant recognition or remediation. This position performs data mining and analysis and creates reports on audit findings, as well as makes recommendations, to submit to the department's Quality Assurance Team and UM Management. Duties Facilitates the development, review, and revision of organizational and departmental process flows to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, organizational, and departmental guidelines. Keenly focuses on practices and documentation of clinical staff, serving as a resource on state and federal industry mandates applicable to UM functions. Generates results of findings, enhances, and analyzes various reports related, but not limited to, quality and accuracy of case documentation. Works with department leadership to assess for all opportunities related to quality improvements. Compiles and presents quality report cards that measure adherence to quality and regulatory compliance. Keeps UM Leadership apprised of departmental and industry trends, deficiencies, and any potential risks, and collaborates with the team to develop and execute mitigation efforts. Serves as a consultant to the organization's Compliance team on an ad hoc basis. Performs other duties as assigned. Duties Continued Education Required Associate's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree in Nursing Experience Required: At least 5 years of experience in Clinical Nursing. Minimum of 2 years of auditing clinical documentation. Active participation in at least two state regulatory audits and one federal regulatory audits. Previous experience with Medi-Cal and Medicare in a managed care environment and experience with mitigation planning and implementation. Preferred: Experience performing clinical documentation for a health plan. Active participation in at least three state regulatory audits, at least one National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) audit and/or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) audit. Background in teaching and/or clinical education. Skills Required: Superior verbal and written communication skills. Advanced computer proficiency in both Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong analytical and team building skills. Ability to work independently and be self-directed. Ability to work effectively with diverse team members. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask and streamline day-to-day operations. Ability to translate regulatory requirements into auditable tools. Preferred: Proven ability to lead successful performance improvement projects. Licenses/Certifications Required Registered Nurse (RN) - Active, current and unrestricted California License Licenses/Certifications Preferred Required Training Physical Requirements Light Additional Information 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 
$120,000 - $130,000 / year
Allara is a comprehensive women’s health provider that specializes in expert, longitudinal care that supports women through every life stage. Trusted by over 60,000 women nationwide, Allara makes expert healthcare accessible by connecting patients with multidisciplinary care teams that have a deep understanding of hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive care. Allara provides ongoing support for hormonal conditions like PCOS, chronic conditions like insulin resistance, and life stages like perimenopause, helping patients see improved health outcomes . As one of the fastest-growing women’s health platforms in the U.S., Allara is bridging long-overlooked gaps in healthcare for women. The Opportunity We're hiring board-certified Nurse Practitioners who want to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to women who have historically been underserved. To learn more about our mission and clinical approach, visit allarahealth.com . Location: Fully remote within the U.S. Your Impact Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop personalized treatment plans via video visits Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to deliver the highest standards of care Complete required trainings and uphold Allara's clinical policies, standards, and best practices Educate patients on preventive care and wellness using evidence-based strategies Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and complete charting in a timely manner Respond to patient questions and administrative messages with clarity and care Dedicate a full-time focus to patient care, including consultations and medical guidance, with prescribing when clinically appropriate Required Qualifications Certification: Active national board certification as a (WHNP, FNP, or similar). Experience: Minimum of 2 years of consecutive experience as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in women's health and treating chronic conditions such as PCOS, Endometriosis, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Metabolic Syndrome, Menopause, Fertility, Postpartum, PMDD, and Obesity. Clinical Independence: Proven ability to function as an autonomous provider with strong diagnostic judgment and critical thinking skills Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with an emphasis on compassion and clarity Webside Manner: A natural ability to build trust and connection with patients in a virtual setting Evidence-Based Practice: A genuine commitment to delivering care rooted in current clinical research Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working across multiple platforms including EMR systems, text expanders, Gmail, Google Calendar, Zoom, and scheduling tools Telemedicine Experience: Prior telehealth experience is a plus State License Requirements & Hiring Considerations: An active, unrestricted, and unencumbered professional license in at least one U.S. state is required. A note on state licensing: All active and pending licenses held at the time of application are collected and reviewed during our process. Hiring decisions reflect current state-level needs, which evolve over time. Applicants may not move forward immediately if there is no active need in their licensed states. We regularly revisit candidates as needs expand and when experience, licensure, and role requirements align. What Allara Offers Annual base salary range: $120,000 – $130,000, and can increase up to $172,500 - $182,500 through our incentive compensation program. Final base salary & incentive range is commensurate with years of relevant experience. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision benefits Future Planning: 401(k) plan Time Off: Annual vacation, sick days, and holidays CME: Annual stipend and dedicated PTO days Flexible Scheduling: Set your schedule within full-time hour requirements Malpractice Insurance: Comprehensive coverage provided at no cost to you Mission-Driven Work: Help transform the standard of care for women living with conditions that have historically been underdiagnosed and undertreated Collaborative Provider Network: Connect with and learn from a community of skilled, like-minded Allara clinicians Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, diverse team that values innovation, equity, and belonging #LI-JB1 At Allara , we believe in celebrating everything that makes us human and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our members. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against candidates or patients based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 
