Discharge Planner - Case Management - Full Time - Days

Valley Health System • Utica, NY

424d • $54,080 - $99,840

About The Position

The Discharge Planner in Case Management is responsible for developing and implementing discharge plans for patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role involves assessing patients' psychosocial needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring that patients and their families are informed about available community resources. The Discharge Planner acts as an advocate for patients, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home or other care settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required
• 2-3 years of experience in social service and discharge planning is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments to determine the patient's discharge planning needs
• Participate in progression rounds to report anticipated discharge planning barriers
• Act as an advocate for patients and families to ensure awareness of community resources
• Collaborate with CM/Patient Type Status Nurses to ensure correct level of care for patients
• Establish appropriate discharge plans and arrange services to meet patient needs
• Document patient's anticipated discharge planning needs and final notes
• Identify if the patient has a Health Care Proxy (HCP) and assist in identifying one if not
• Identify a caregiver and inform them of discharge planning arrangements
• Ensure arrangements for primary care follow-up appointments or establish them with primary care
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree