ER Care Manager: High-Acuity RN Advocate

MLK Community Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital in Los Angeles seeks an RN Care Manager in the Emergency Department to coordinate care for high-acuity, diverse patients in a fast-paced safety-net setting. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement patient-centered care plans, support safe transitions of care, and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and community partners.

You will educate patients and families, advocate for resources, and use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes

Qualifications

• Coordinate care for high-acuity patients in the ER using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and community partners to plan and implement care.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and self-management.
• Advocate for resources to support safe transitions of care.
• Aim to reduce avoidable readmissions and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive assessments in the Emergency Department.
• Develop and implement patient-centered care plans across care settings.
• Support safe transitions of care and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and community partners.
• Educate patients and families and advocate for resources.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

MLK Community Hospital in Los Angeles seeks an RN Care Manager in the Emergency Department to coordinate care for high-acuity, diverse patients in a fast-paced safety-net setting. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement patient-centered care plans, support safe transitions of care, and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and community partners.

You will educate patients and families, advocate for resources, and use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes