ER Care Manager RN – Per Diem Days

Working Nurse; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles seeks an RN Care Manager for the Emergency Room on a Per Diem days basis. The role supports physicians and the care team to coordinate utilization management, care progression, and transitions, aiming to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction while controlling costs.

Requirements include a California RN license, BLS, and 1–3 years hospital experience; BSN preferred, with optional Case Management certification and Spanish language ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred.
• 1–3 years hospital or related experience required; interns with at least 18 months acute care case management experience will be considered in lieu of nursing clinical experience.
• Able to navigate and connect successfully with outside provider networks (Health Plans, IPA’s, and FQHC’s).
• Bilingual language skills preferred (Spanish).
• Current California Nursing license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certification in Case Management preferred.
• ED Care Managers: Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, within 90 days from hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• The purpose of the Case Manager position is to support the physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the goal of improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing care costs and providing timely information to payors.
• The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, care progression and care transition.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles seeks an RN Care Manager for the Emergency Room on a Per Diem days basis. The role supports physicians and the care team to coordinate utilization management, care progression, and transitions, aiming to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction while controlling costs.

Requirements include a California RN license, BLS, and 1–3 years hospital experience; BSN preferred, with optional Case Management certification and Spanish language ability.