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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INTRODUCTION
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Patient Care Manager is responsible for assisting the Patient Care Manager with clinical management and administrative coordination of a designated patient care unit(s) or service(s). The position supports the Patient Care Manager in promoting the achievement of the unit(s)' goals and objectives. This position works in a supportive manner as a resource for the patient care unit(s) and as a representative for the Patient Care Manager. Typically assigned responsibility for supervising patient care staff and operations for an assigned shift for a patient care unit(s) and/or for coordinating one or more administrative functions as assigned by the Patient Care Manager, ensuring consistent implementation and monitoring of organizational policies and standards of care. Their work involves a combination of clinical (patient care) and administrative responsibilities. The Assistant Patient Care Manager provides consistent and timely information and feedback to the Patient Care Manager and is responsible for knowledge and application of all personnel policies and requirements of the collective bargaining agreements. Assistant Patient Care Managers differ from Patient Care Managers in that the latter are unit managers with total responsibility and accountability for one or more patient care units or services.
What you will do:
- Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff; supervises the provision of quality, therapeutic and cost-effective patient care in accordance with standards of practice, hospital protocols, policies and procedures, and desired patient outcomes.
- Assists Patient Care Manager in administrative/management functions and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Patient Care Manager as delegated and/or in the case of absence.
- Coordinates and directs the unit(s) patient care operations for an assigned shift, acting on behalf of the Patient Care Manager.
- Facilitates orientation, training and ongoing staff development; assists in coaching, developing and corrective action of personnel as appropriate; participates in ongoing and annual evaluation of employee performance.
- Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes to facilitate smooth workflow and desired outcomes on the patient care unit(s).
- Interprets to staff the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the unit(s), department, and organization; communicates expectations and monitors staff performance.
- Participates in unit goal and program planning, development, and evaluation of programs and special projects as assigned; participates in and supports continuous quality, process, and performance improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level.
- Provides competent and compassionate patient care (appropriate to age and condition of the patient), serving as a role model and mentor; and assists with unit workload.
- Serves as a liaison to the Patient Care Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience Qualifications:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to contribute to health care policy formulation when working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team of health care providers.
- Ability to delegate responsibly to others, activities according to ability, level of preparation, the standards of practice and regulatory guidelines.
- Ability to develop programs and lead process improvement projects.
- Ability to establish the strategic direction and business plans for a functional group.
- Ability to initiate and implement change conducive to the improvement of the quality and safety of patient care delivery.
- Ability to provide leadership, influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals, to effectively prioritize system resources to provide quality and valued patient care, promote cooperative behaviors, act as a role model, resource and mentor.
- Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
- Ability to use information and keep abreast of developments in technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in patient care.
- Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the nursing profession, and the health care system, and the responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice.
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care in the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management essential to the practice of nursing in the larger context of health care.
- Knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in health care and hospital system organization and administration sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas of responsibility.
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $83.98 - $111.27 per hour.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
LOCATION
Location: PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California
1.0 FTE Full time Day - 10 Hour R2657105 Onsite 107760001 GI Svcs Endoscopy 300P Other
Annual Bonus
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
INTRODUCTION
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Patient Care Manager is responsible for assisting the Patient Care Manager with clinical management and administrative coordination of a designated patient care unit(s) or service(s). The position supports the Patient Care Manager in promoting the achievement of the unit(s)' goals and objectives. This position works in a supportive manner as a resource for the patient care unit(s) and as a representative for the Patient Care Manager. Typically assigned responsibility for supervising patient care staff and operations for an assigned shift for a patient care unit(s) and/or for coordinating one or more administrative functions as assigned by the Patient Care Manager, ensuring consistent implementation and monitoring of organizational policies and standards of care. Their work involves a combination of clinical (patient care) and administrative responsibilities. The Assistant Patient Care Manager provides consistent and timely information and feedback to the Patient Care Manager and is responsible for knowledge and application of all personnel policies and requirements of the collective bargaining agreements. Assistant Patient Care Managers differ from Patient Care Managers in that the latter are unit managers with total responsibility and accountability for one or more patient care units or services.
What you will do:
- Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff; supervises the provision of quality, therapeutic and cost-effective patient care in accordance with standards of practice, hospital protocols, policies and procedures, and desired patient outcomes.
- Assists Patient Care Manager in administrative/management functions and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Patient Care Manager as delegated and/or in the case of absence.
- Coordinates and directs the unit(s) patient care operations for an assigned shift, acting on behalf of the Patient Care Manager.
- Facilitates orientation, training and ongoing staff development; assists in coaching, developing and corrective action of personnel as appropriate; participates in ongoing and annual evaluation of employee performance.
- Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes to facilitate smooth workflow and desired outcomes on the patient care unit(s).
- Interprets to staff the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the unit(s), department, and organization; communicates expectations and monitors staff performance.
- Participates in unit goal and program planning, development, and evaluation of programs and special projects as assigned; participates in and supports continuous quality, process, and performance improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level.
- Provides competent and compassionate patient care (appropriate to age and condition of the patient), serving as a role model and mentor; and assists with unit workload.
- Serves as a liaison to the Patient Care Manager.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience Qualifications:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to contribute to health care policy formulation when working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team of health care providers.
- Ability to delegate responsibly to others, activities according to ability, level of preparation, the standards of practice and regulatory guidelines.
- Ability to develop programs and lead process improvement projects.
- Ability to establish the strategic direction and business plans for a functional group.
- Ability to initiate and implement change conducive to the improvement of the quality and safety of patient care delivery.
- Ability to provide leadership, influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals, to effectively prioritize system resources to provide quality and valued patient care, promote cooperative behaviors, act as a role model, resource and mentor.
- Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
- Ability to use information and keep abreast of developments in technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in patient care.
- Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the nursing profession, and the health care system, and the responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice.
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care in the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management essential to the practice of nursing in the larger context of health care.
- Knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in health care and hospital system organization and administration sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas of responsibility.
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $83.98 - $111.27 per hour.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
LOCATION
Location: PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California
1.0 FTE Full time Day - 10 Hour R2657105 Onsite 107760001 GI Svcs Endoscopy 300P Other
Annual Bonus
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
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Patient Care Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Independent Living Systems10
- Stanford Health Care9
- LifeLong Medical Care6
- Fresenius Medical Care4
- VITAS Healthcare4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services44
- Insurance14
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
- Education3
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 Independent Living Systems, Stanford Health Care, and LifeLong Medical Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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?
Palo Alto, Oakland, and Los Angeles 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 6% of patient care manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 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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