Care Coordination RN

Care Coordination RN

As our RN Care Coordinator, you will help patients and their families navigate the healthcare continuum and coordinate individualized care plans so they can achieve optimal health outcomes and experience a seamless transition across care settings.

Every day, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient needs, coordinate services, and develop comprehensive care plans. You will be expected to advocate for patients, facilitate transitions of care, monitor progress toward goals, and connect patients with appropriate community and healthcare resources.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication and collaboration skills, and experience coordinating care across multiple disciplines and settings while maintaining a patient-centered approach.

Required:

• 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 1 year of experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association) required within 3 months of hiring
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training:
• Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
• Able to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care.
• Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Professional communication skills.
• Understand how utilization management and case management programs integrate.
• Ability to work as a team player and assist other members of the team where needed.
• Thrive in a fast paced, self-directed environment.
• Proficient in prioritizing work and delegating where indicated.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills

Preferred:

• 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 UM Certification

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's 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 named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.