Care Coordinator RN

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, California, seeks an RN Care Coordinator to navigate the patient journey and drive optimal outcomes and an exceptional experience.

You will assess, plan, and facilitate care across the continuum, advocate for patients, and collaborate with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high‑quality transitions.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of acute hospital clinical experience or a master's degree in Case Management or Nursing in lieu of 1 year experience.
• California RN license.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Five years of nursing experience preferred.
• CCM/ ACM-RN or UM Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across the continuum to optimize outcomes.
• Advocate for patients and ensure smooth transitions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers.
• Assess and plan patient care strategically.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Communication

Advocacy

Care planning

Education

Master's degree in Case Management or Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a RN Care Coordinator, you will be a central figure in patient care, seamlessly navigating the healthcare journey to achieve optimal outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Every day, you will strategically assess, plan, and facilitate comprehensive care across the continuum, expertly advocating for patients while collaborating with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality transitions.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical acumen, exceptional communication and advocacy skills, and a strategic mindset, all driven by a passion for optimizing patient care across every touchpoint.

Job Requirements

Required

• Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience.
• California RN license
• BLS American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)) or related healthcare field.
• At least five (5) years of nursing experience.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN) or UM Certification preferred
• Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

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