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.
As a 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.
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.
Required
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)
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
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