Emergency Room RN Care Manager

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

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital in Huntington Park, CA seeks an RN Care Manager in the Emergency Room to coordinate care for high-acuity, diverse patients in a fast-paced, safety-net setting.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop patient-centered care plans, support safe transitions of care, collaborate with physicians, social workers, and community partners, educate patients and families, and advocate for resources to improve outcomes and readmissions.

Qualifications

• Coordinate care for high-acuity, diverse ER patients.
• Develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments in the ER setting.
• Support safe transitions of care for ED patients.
• Advocate for resources to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license (California)

BSN preferred

Job description

As an RN Care Manager in the Emergency Room at MLK Community Hospital, you will coordinate care for high‑acuity, diverse patients in a fast-paced, safety‑net setting. You’ll perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement patient-centered care plans, support safe transitions of care, and collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and community partners. You will educate patients and families, advocate for resources, and use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes, reduce avoidable readmissions, and support the hospital’s mission of equitable, compassionate care.