RN Care Coordinator

RN Care Coordinator

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our RN Care Coordinator, you will be a central figure in patient care, seamlessly navigating the healthcare journey to achieve optimal outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Every day, you will strategically assess, plan, and facilitate comprehensive care across the continuum, expertly advocating for patients while collaborating with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality transitions.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical acumen, exceptional communication and advocacy skills, and a strategic mindset, all driven by a passion for optimizing patient care across every touchpoint.

Responsibilities:

• Completes and documents a discharge planning assessment on those patients identified by the designated screening process, or upon request, and reassesses the patient as appropriate while updating the plan accordingly.
• Facilitates the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan, engaging other relevant health team members, the patient and/or patient representative, and post-acute care providers in accordance with the patient's clinical or psychosocial needs, choices, and available resources.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and post-acute service providers to ensure timely and smooth transitions to the most appropriate type and setting of post-acute services based upon patients' clinical needs.
• Identifies risk for readmission and implements interventions to mitigate those risks for at least a 30-day period.
• Responsible for patient education and advocacy.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience OR a Master's degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of one year of experience
• Current RN license in the state(s) covered (California RN: CA)
• AHA-BLS certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Strong professional communication skills
• Understanding of utilization management and case management program integration
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and assist team members as needed
• Thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
• Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements
• Ability to prioritize work and delegate appropriately
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills

Preferred Education, Experience, and Licensure and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field
• At least five (5) years of nursing experience
• Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or Utilization Management (UM) Certification

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St.Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.