RN Care Coordinator
US-CA-SAN BERNARDINO
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 497917
Type: Day
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Overview: Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 75,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, and behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children. Additionally, Community Hospital of San Bernardino has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and rated five stars for Children's Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2025, we were voted Best Hospital by Inland Empire Magazine. Community Hospital of San Bernardino shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. One Community. One Mission. One California Responsibilities: As our RN Care Coordinator, you will be a vital link in the patient's recovery journey, acting as a clinical navigator who ensures that every transition-from admission to post-acute care-is seamless, evidence-based, and patient-centered. Every day, you will strategically assess, plan, and facilitate comprehensive care across the continuum. You will expertly advocate for your patients by identifying and removing barriers to care, while collaborating daily with multidisciplinary teams, physicians, insurers, and post-acute providers to optimize clinical outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions. To be successful in this role, you must possess advanced clinical acumen and a deep understanding of utilization management. * Conduct thorough clinical and psychosocial assessments to develop and implement effective discharge plans that align with patient needs, preferences, and available community resources. * Partner with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the appropriate use of hospital resources and verify that patient care progression meets established evidence-based clinical criteria. * Manage complex transitions to post-acute care settings, ensuring clear communication with providers to reduce gaps in care and prevent 30-day readmissions. * Serve as the primary patient advocate, addressing cultural, spiritual, and socioeconomic barriers while providing education to empower patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. * Maintain rigorous documentation standards and deliver required patient notifications in strict adherence to hospital policies, quality standards, and healthcare regulations. * Participate in hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives to enhance the patient experience, increase operational efficiency, and drive superior clinical outcomes. Qualifications: Required: * 2 years of RN Experience in an acute hospital or a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience. * Active RN license from the State of California * Associate Of Nursing Graduate of accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program * Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association * Ability to pass annual Inter-rater reliability test for Utilization Review product(s) used. * 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. * Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
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