RN, Care Manager - Acute Rehab - Full Time - Day Shift - 8 hour -

Adventist Health; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, CA, seeks an experienced RN to lead and collaborate within the care management program, coordinating patient care from pre-admission through post-discharge and ensuring efficient progression through hospitalization.

The role requires a BSN preferred, CA RN licensure, and prior care management experience, with emphasis on teamwork, discharge planning, regulatory compliance, and data collection to support quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice is required
• BSN degree preferred
• Experience in care management preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads coordination of patient care with the care team
• Ensures interdisciplinary care plan aligns with patient clinical course
• Discusses resource utilization, treatment plans and discharge planning with physicians
• Coordinates transfer of patients to tertiary centers and ensures continuity of care

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure in CA

Job description

Job Description

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary

Provides excellent patient care by assisting in the collaboration, development, implementation, revision and reporting of the case management program. Acts as a liaison between the patient, family, nurse, physicians, multidisciplinary team and patient's healthcare benefactor to optimize outcomes. Serves as a consultant to the healthcare team on specific patient items. Coordinates a continuum of care for a defined population of patients from pre-admission through post discharge. Assures that patients and families proceed efficiently through the course of hospitalization.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Experience in a care management role: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Case management certification: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Leads the coordination of patient care with other disciplines within the care team, monitoring the appropriateness and timeliness of care.
• Ensures the interdisciplinary care plan is consistent with the patient’s clinical course, continuing care needs and covered services by monitoring diagnostic testing, treatments and procedures, and other aspects of patient care as appropriate for acute care.
• Discusses with physicians, the appropriateness of resource utilization, consultations, treatment plan, estimated length of stay, and discharge plan. Focuses on complex patients, frequent emergency department utilizers, chronic pain patients, substance abuse patients and homeless patients. Collaborates with acute care case managers to ensure appropriateness on ongoing care.
• Coordinates the transfer of patients to tertiary centers, including the transfer of patient information required for continuity of ongoing treatment and services.
• Provides oversight and collects data required for regulatory and accreditation compliance. Manages frequent emergency department visitors by conducting a focus study review of the previous and current admissions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 73668

Job Category : RN

Posting Date : 2026-10-05T19:46:21+00:00

Locations : Lodi, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $56.89 to $85.26. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Rehab Administration

Shift Length : 8 Hours