RN Care Manager: Inpatient Transitions & Equity

MLK Community Hospital; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; 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 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,

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California.
• Experience coordinating inpatient care within hospital teams.
• Strong communication with physicians, social workers, and allied health professionals.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and risk stratification.
• Commitment to equity, culturally competent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient care plans and transitions.
• Lead discharge planning and ensure safe, timely discharges.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine needs and plan care.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other clinicians.
• Utilize EHR tools to support utilization management and reduce readmissions.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Clinical assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Utilization management

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

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 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,