RN Care Manager

MLK Community Hospital; La Mirada (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 perform comprehensive assessments, lead discharge and transition planning, and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other professionals to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective care.

This role uses clinical judgment and EHR tools to manage utilization, reduce readmissions, support families, and advance equity and patient-first

Qualifications

• RN license required or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating inpatient care is preferred.
• Strong collaboration with physicians and social workers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient care for high-acuity population.
• Perform comprehensive assessments.
• Lead discharge and transition planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and allied health professionals.
• Use clinical judgment and EHR tools to manage utilization and reduce readmissions.

Skills

Inpatient care coordination

Care management

EHR proficiency

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

EHR systems

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.