Nurse Case Manager

Anticipated End Date:

2026-05-27

Position Title:

Nurse Case Manager

Job Description:

Nurse Case Manager I

Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.

Please note that per our policy on virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Nurse Case Manager I will be responsible for performing care management within the scope of licensure for members with complex and chronic care needs by assessing, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating care plans designed to optimize member health care across the care continuum. Performs duties telephonically or on-site such as at hospitals for discharge planning.

How you will make an impact:

• Ensures member access to services appropriate to their health needs.

• Conducts assessments to identify individual needs and a specific care management plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.

• Implements care plan by facilitating authorizations/referrals as appropriate within benefits structure or through extra-contractual arrangements.

• Coordinates internal and external resources to meet identified needs.

• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of the care management plan and modifies as necessary.

• Interfaces with Medical Directors and Physician Advisors on the development of care management treatment plans.

• Negotiates rates of reimbursement, as applicable.

• Assists in problem solving with providers, claims or service issues.

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and monitor adherence to contractual obligations.

• Ability to handle unexpected changes in assignments and members needs and manage a flexible schedule accommodating field visits and emergency situations.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the service area as needed.

• Conduct facility, hospital, or home visits to monitor and evaluate care as applicable and/or required.

• Maintaining meticulous records of interactions, decisions, and care plans for compliance and audit purposes.

• Proficiency in using mobile devices, multiples systems, and technology to access member records, document visits and reports, and communicate with the central office.

• Competence in addressing quickly arising issues effectively, often requiring creative and immediate solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires BA/BS in a health related field and minimum of 3 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Current, unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required.

• Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• At least two (2) years of experience working with pediatric populations, especially in clinical or CM settings preferred.

• Understanding of pediatric conditions, treatments, and developmental milestones preferred.

• Familiarity with state and federal regulations specific to special needs pediatric care, including Medicaid, disability determination, LTC programs, WIC, and/or iBudget preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with members, families, and healthcare providers during phone calls, face-to-face visits, or MDT meetings as applicable preferred.

• Fluency in both English and a second relevant language (such as Spanish and/or Creole) to effectively communicate with diverse populations strongly preferred.

• Proficient in MS Excel is strongly preferred.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

MED > Licensed Nurse

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.