RN Care Coordination Manager — Lead Patient Transitions

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Manager of Care Coordination to oversee daily operations, guide care transitions, and drive high-quality patient flow. You will mentor Care Coordination RNs, monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve discharge planning and outcomes.

This role requires leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on project management to align facility and regional goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's in Social Work with relevant health system experience.
• Minimum 3 years in care coordination or acute nursing leadership roles.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and care transitions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Care Coordination and mentor Care Coordination RNs.
• Monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve patient flow.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care transitions.
• Develop project plans with implementation, communication, and accountability.
• Provide education and training on change management and process improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Manager of Care Coordination to oversee daily operations, guide care transitions, and drive high-quality patient flow. You will mentor Care Coordination RNs, monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve discharge planning and outcomes.

This role requires leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on project management to align facility and regional goals.