Emergency Department RN Care Manager

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles seeks an RN Care Manager for our Emergency Room to coordinate patient care from arrival through discharge.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the team to ensure timely services and smooth transitions. Educating patients and families, advocating for health equity, connecting them with community resources, and documenting in the EHR will be key, along with participation

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care from arrival through discharge.
• Assess patients and develop/update care plans with the team.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families and advocate for health equity.
• Connect individuals with community resources for recovery and wellness.
• Document in the EHR and monitor quality and safety indicators.
• Participate in huddles, case conferences, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collab

EHR documentation

Health equity advocacy

Job description

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital seeks an RN Care Manager for our Emergency Room to coordinate patient care from arrival through safe discharge. In this role, you will perform thorough assessments, develop and update care plans, and collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, appropriate services and smooth transitions of care. You will educate patients and families, advocate for health equity, and connect individuals with community resources that support recovery and long-term wellness.

The RN Care Manager monitors utilization, quality, and safety indicators while maintaining accurate documentation in the EHR. You will participate in huddles, case conferences, and performance improvement initiatives focused on emergency throughput and patient outcomes. At MLK Community Hospital, you will join a mission-driven, community-centered team that values culturally responsive care, continuous learning, and professional growth as you serve the diverse South Los Angeles community.