Registered Nurse (RN) Lead

Savas Management Center • Riverside, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifekind Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse Lead to oversee clinical operations and care management services at its Riverside clinic. The role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership, staff supervision, and oversight of Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and case management services. The RN Lead supports LVNs, Community Health Workers, and Care Coordinators, and participates in patient care, care planning, and complex case management. The position works within a transdisciplinary care model that brings together medical, behavioral, and lifestyle support for a complex patient population.

The RN Lead provides day-to-day clinical supervision, serves as a clinical contact for staff questions and escalations, and collaborates with providers, behavioral health teams, and clinic leadership to coordinate care and improve clinic workflows. The role oversees ECM and case management activities, including care planning and transitions for high-risk patients, documentation and regulatory compliance, staff guidance on ECM workflows, and escalation of complex cases.

The position also provides nursing care and patient education as needed, supports interdisciplinary care planning and continuity of care, leads staff onboarding and education, monitors clinical standards and safety compliance, audits documentation, assists with coaching and performance evaluations, and contributes to quality improvement. Administrative duties include liaison work between clinic staff and leadership, assistance with scheduling and staffing, and participation in developing and maintaining clinical policies and procedures. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership, supervisory, or care management role.
• Valid BLS or CPR certification.
• Excellent communication, leadership, training, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Highly proficient with technology and able to use multiple electronic systems simultaneously in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to manage competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Demonstrated experience or strong working knowledge of case management or Enhanced Care Management (ECM).
• Experience supervising or mentoring LVNs, Community Health Workers, and/or Care Coordinators.
• Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, compliance standards, population health, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and supervision for LVNs, Community Health Workers, and Care Coordinators.
• Serve as the clinical contact for staff questions, escalations, and complex patient needs.
• Collaborate with providers, behavioral health teams, and clinic leadership to coordinate high-quality care.
• Support clinic workflow optimization, patient flow, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Oversee and support ECM and case management services in alignment with payer and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clinical oversight for high-risk and complex patients, including care planning, risk stratification, and care transitions.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, compliance, and reporting for ECM and case management activities.
• Guide CHWs and Care Coordinators in ECM workflows, outreach, engagement, and escalation processes.
• Serve as the primary clinical escalation point for complex cases, hospital discharges, transitions of care, and care coordination needs.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed, including assessments, patient education, care coordination, and clinical support.
• Participate in patient visits and interdisciplinary care planning when clinically appropriate.
• Support continuity of care and patient engagement across services.
• Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing clinical education for clinic-based staff.
• Monitor compliance with clinical protocols, standards of care, and safety regulations.
• Audit clinical and ECM documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assist with performance evaluations, coaching, and staff development plans.
• Identify clinical and operational improvement opportunities and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between clinic staff and leadership.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate clinical coverage.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options for employees and families, including a choice of three Cigna PPO plans; the company pays 90% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums.
• Dental insurance through Principal Life Insurance Company.
• Vision insurance through Principal and VSP Vision Care.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCSA).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability with medical enrollment.
• Employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree