Emergency Department RN Care Manager

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will assess patients, develop and update care plans, and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely services and smooth transitions of care. You will educate patients and families, advocate for health equity, and connect individuals with community resources.

Qualifications

• RN Care Manager role in ER.
• Coordinate patient care from arrival through discharge.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for timely services.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop/update care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians, social workers, and the team.
• Educate patients and families on care and resources.
• Monitor utilization, quality, and safety indicators.
• Document in the EHR and participate in huddles and case conferences.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives focused on throughput and outcomes.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Colaboration with physicians

EHR documentation

Quality and safety monitoring

Performance improvement

Throughput optimization

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.