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Responsibilities

As an RN Care Coordinator at St. Bernardine Medical Center, you will play a vital role in guiding patients through their care journey, from admission to discharge and beyond. Focused on ensuring high-quality outcomes and a seamless transition across levels of care, this position emphasizes collaboration, coordination, and compassionate advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

+ Conduct comprehensive discharge planning assessments and reassess as patient needs evolve.

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered discharge plans.

+ Monitor patient progression of care, ensuring appropriate resource utilization and timely discharge.

+ Serve as a liaison between patients, families, post-acute providers, and the care team to support smooth and informed care transitions.

+ Advocate for each patient’s values, preferences, and unique social, cultural, and language needs.

+ Enhance the patient experience by promoting continuity, access, and high standards of care.

This is more than a clinical role—it is a mission-driven opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families, supporting the Core Values and strategic goals of St. Bernardine Medical Center. Join a team where compassion, communication, and clinical excellence work hand in hand.

Qualifications

+ Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience.

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

+ California RN license

+ AHA BLS card

+ Ability to pass annual Inter-rater reliability test for Utilization Review product(s) used.

+ Able to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care.

+ 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.

+ Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.

+ Proficient in prioritizing work and delegating where indicated.

+ Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

+ Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects

Preferred

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (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 preferred

+ Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred.

Overview

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute, an award-winning orthopedics program, surgical weight loss, and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center, as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical) https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical for more information.

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Pay Range

$53.80 - $70.21 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.