Emergency Room Care Management Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital in Pasadena, CA seeks an RN Care Manager for the Emergency Department night shift to coordinate care for high-acuity patients, perform comprehensive assessments, and ensure safe transitions. You will work with ED physicians, social workers, and community partners to address complex medical and social needs while advocating for health equity in a modern, mission-driven environment.

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on underserved patients and

Qualifications

• Coordinate care for high-acuity ED patients.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Develop and update individualized care plans.
• Facilitate safe transitions of care for patients.
• Collaborate with ED physicians, social workers, and partners.
• Advocate for health equity in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for high-acuity ED patients and ensure timely care delivery.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and document care plans.
• Develop and update care plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Coordinate safe transitions of care from ED to other services.
• Collaborate with ED physicians, social workers, and community partners.

Skills

Care coordination

Assessment

Care planning

Transitions of care

Collaboration

Health equity advocacy

Job description

MLK Community Hospital seeks an RN Care Manager for our Emergency Department night shift. In this role, you coordinate care for high-acuity patients, perform comprehensive assessments, develop and update care plans, and ensure safe, timely transitions of care. You will collaborate closely with ED physicians, social workers, and community partners to support complex medical and social needs while advocating for health equity. This position offers the opportunity to impact underserved patients directly in a modern, mission-driven environment that values teamwork, respect, and innovation.