Emergency Room RN Care Manager

MLK Community Hospital; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital in California seeks an RN Care Manager in the Emergency Department to coordinate care for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced safety-net setting. You will assess needs, develop care plans, and facilitate safe transitions of care with physicians, social workers, and community partners.

You will educate patients and families, advocate for resources, and apply evidence-based practices to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable readmissions while supporting equitable,

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for high-acuity patients in the Emergency Department.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop patient-centered care plans.
• Support safe transitions of care and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and community partners.
• Educate patients and families, advocate for resources, and apply evidence-based practices.

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.