Patient Care Manager Jobs in California
Patient Care Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, integrated health networks, and outpatient care organizations, with openings ranging from first-time supervisory roles to senior director-level positions. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego generate the highest volume of openings, where large employers like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Sutter Health maintain deep ongoing hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties include home health and hospice management, behavioral health program coordination, and ambulatory care oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Within the hospital you’ll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care.
This is a Salaried (40 hrs/week) Night shift position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.
Eligible to participate in the Supervisor Incentive Plan
Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence.
Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
- Scripps has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
- Scripps named on Becker’s 165 top places to work in healthcare in 2026.
- We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
- Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
About the Stepdown Unit
Our Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista is a 35-bed facility focused on high-acuity patients, including those recovering from strokes, cardiac issues, and patients on critical drip protocols and peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration. This unit specializes in continuous cardiac monitoring for conditions such as myocardial infarction, chest pain, unstable angina, hypertension, diabetes, and renal failure. Located in the vibrant South Bay, our team is known for its collaborative and supportive environment, where patient care and professional growth are top priorities. We take pride in serving a diverse and complex patient population, while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous learning in the heart of this dynamic community.
About the role
Provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Stepdown Unit, fostering a culture of safety, clinical excellence, teamwork, and exceptional patient care. Under the general direction of the Patient Care Manager, partners with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to a complex, high-acuity patient population requiring close monitoring and timely clinical intervention.
Leads day-to-day unit operations, including staffing, patient assignments, resource allocation, and coordination of patient care to ensure the right resources are aligned with patient needs. Serves as a visible and accessible clinical leader and resource for nursing staff, supporting sound clinical judgment, timely escalation of concerns, and consistent adherence to evidence-based standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational practices.
Drives efficient patient flow through bed placement, patient transfers, transport, room readiness, and discharge. Collaborates across departments to proactively identify barriers, resolve operational challenges, and facilitate timely movement of patients while maintaining safety and continuity of care.
Champions seamless transitions across the continuum by engaging nurses and interdisciplinary partners in individualized care planning, discharge readiness, and coordination of next-level care. Ensures clear, comprehensive handoffs and effective communication of patient status, clinical priorities, and ongoing care needs to support safe transitions and optimal outcomes.
Promotes a high-performing team environment by modeling Scripps values, strengthening communication and collaboration, recognizing opportunities for improvement, and empowering staff to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Minimum of two years of progressive clinical nursing experience, including at least one year in a charge, preceptor, relief leadership, or other formal or informal nursing leadership role. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership in a high-acuity environment and effectively prioritize the care of multiple patients with complex and changing needs.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, and team-building skills.
- Ability to anticipate and respond to changes in patient condition, facilitate timely escalation of care, and collaborate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. Demonstrated ability to coordinate staffing, patient assignments, patient flow, and unit operations while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Required Certification/Registration:
- Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
- Maintains all clinical competencies and certifications required for the Stepdown/Charge RN role, including unit-specific competencies applicable to the care of high-acuity and monitored patients.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Previous Stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience.
- Experience in charge nursing, precepting, mentoring, quality improvement, or other clinical leadership activities is highly desirable.
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Within the hospital you’ll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care.
This is a Salaried (40 hrs/week) Night shift position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.
Eligible to participate in the Supervisor Incentive Plan
Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence.
Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
- Scripps has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
- Scripps named on Becker’s 165 top places to work in healthcare in 2026.
- We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
- Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
About the Stepdown Unit
Our Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista is a 35-bed facility focused on high-acuity patients, including those recovering from strokes, cardiac issues, and patients on critical drip protocols and peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration. This unit specializes in continuous cardiac monitoring for conditions such as myocardial infarction, chest pain, unstable angina, hypertension, diabetes, and renal failure. Located in the vibrant South Bay, our team is known for its collaborative and supportive environment, where patient care and professional growth are top priorities. We take pride in serving a diverse and complex patient population, while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous learning in the heart of this dynamic community.
About the role
Provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Stepdown Unit, fostering a culture of safety, clinical excellence, teamwork, and exceptional patient care. Under the general direction of the Patient Care Manager, partners with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to a complex, high-acuity patient population requiring close monitoring and timely clinical intervention.
Leads day-to-day unit operations, including staffing, patient assignments, resource allocation, and coordination of patient care to ensure the right resources are aligned with patient needs. Serves as a visible and accessible clinical leader and resource for nursing staff, supporting sound clinical judgment, timely escalation of concerns, and consistent adherence to evidence-based standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational practices.
Drives efficient patient flow through bed placement, patient transfers, transport, room readiness, and discharge. Collaborates across departments to proactively identify barriers, resolve operational challenges, and facilitate timely movement of patients while maintaining safety and continuity of care.
Champions seamless transitions across the continuum by engaging nurses and interdisciplinary partners in individualized care planning, discharge readiness, and coordination of next-level care. Ensures clear, comprehensive handoffs and effective communication of patient status, clinical priorities, and ongoing care needs to support safe transitions and optimal outcomes.
Promotes a high-performing team environment by modeling Scripps values, strengthening communication and collaboration, recognizing opportunities for improvement, and empowering staff to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Minimum of two years of progressive clinical nursing experience, including at least one year in a charge, preceptor, relief leadership, or other formal or informal nursing leadership role. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership in a high-acuity environment and effectively prioritize the care of multiple patients with complex and changing needs.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, and team-building skills.
- Ability to anticipate and respond to changes in patient condition, facilitate timely escalation of care, and collaborate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. Demonstrated ability to coordinate staffing, patient assignments, patient flow, and unit operations while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Required Certification/Registration:
- Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
- Maintains all clinical competencies and certifications required for the Stepdown/Charge RN role, including unit-specific competencies applicable to the care of high-acuity and monitored patients.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Previous Stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience.
- Experience in charge nursing, precepting, mentoring, quality improvement, or other clinical leadership activities is highly desirable.
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Patient Care Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- DaVita31
- U.S. Renal Care17
- Fresenius Medical Care16
- Total Vision6
- Adventist Health6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient care manager jobs across California.
- Active California RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or healthcare administration degree strongly preferred
- Minimum three to five years of direct patient care or clinical supervisory experience
- Experience managing care coordination teams across inpatient or outpatient settings
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong knowledge of California Department of Public Health compliance and reporting standards
Patient Care Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a patient care manager in California?
Most patient care manager roles in California require an active RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, which involves completing an approved nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN. A bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare administration strengthens candidacy considerably. From there, employers typically expect several years of bedside or clinical experience before moving into a supervisory role, and many large California health systems promote internally from charge nurse or case manager positions.
Which companies hire patient care managers in California?
Employers hiring patient care managers in California right now include DaVita, U.S. Renal Care, and Fresenius Medical Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's size and concentration of integrated health systems means hiring is ongoing across both urban medical centers and community hospital networks throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most patient care manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chula Vista lead California for patient care manager openings right now. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive the highest volume given their density of academic medical centers, large health system headquarters, and outpatient networks, while San Diego's concentration of VA facilities, Sharp HealthCare, and Scripps Health anchors strong regional demand.
Are there remote patient care manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Patient care management is fundamentally a hands-on supervisory role tied to clinical settings, so most positions require on-site presence. About 7% of patient care manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in utilization review, case management oversight, or telehealth program coordination rather than direct floor or unit management.
How can I get hired as a patient care manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a charge nurse or lead case manager role first, then building toward patient care management. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Sutter Health all run structured new-graduate and clinical leadership development programs in California that can accelerate that progression. Obtaining your California RN license early, adding a care coordination or case management credential, and seeking roles in ambulatory care or home health gives you the clearest lateral path into a patient care manager position.
Where can I find and apply to patient care manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to patient care manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty area and apply directly to the ones that match.
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