Registered Nurse Care Manager - Inpatient

MLK Community Hospital; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital in South Los Angeles is seeking an RN Care Manager to coordinate inpatient care for a diverse, high-acuity population. You will use clinical judgment and EHR tools to support families, reduce readmissions, and promote equity and quality in a modern hospital setting.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, lead discharge and transition planning, and collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and allied health professionals to ensure safe, timely, and

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing
• Strong care coordination skills
• Experience with discharge planning potentially preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient care for high-acuity patients
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop care plans
• Lead discharge and transition planning with the care team

Job description

As an RN Care Manager at MLK Community Hospital, you will coordinate inpatient care for a diverse, high-acuity population in South Los Angeles. You’ll perform comprehensive assessments, lead discharge and transition planning, and collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and allied health professionals to ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective care. In this role, you will use clinical judgment and EHR tools to manage utilization, reduce readmissions, support families, and advance equity, quality, and culturally competent, patient‑first outcomes in a modern, mission‑driven hospital.