Discharge Planner II (LVN) - Utilization Management

Mission Regional Medical center•San Dimas, CA

38d•$25 - $36

About The Position

San Dimas Community Hospital is a 101 bed facility located on a 13-acre campus in the heart of San Dimas. With a multidisciplinary team of experts and state of the art technology, we are committed to serving the community with personalized, high-quality care. We offer a full range of comprehensive services, including 24-hour emergency services, a family birth center, orthopedic surgery, advanced diagnostic services, cardiopulmonary and gastrointestinal services. San Dimas Community Hospital has received multiple awards including the "100 Top Hospitals," Women's Choice Award for America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and Healthgrades awards, including the "Patient Safety Excellence Award." Learn more at sandimashospital.com. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Why Prime Healthcare? San Dimas Community Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. San Dimas Community Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to: Paid time off 401K retirement plan Outstanding Medical Dental Vision coverage Tuition reimbursement Many more voluntary benefit options! Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!! San Dimas Community Hospital is nationally recognized, locally preferred, and community focused.

Requirements

Knowledge in discharge planning/utilization management/case management terminology and functions, in both managed care and non-managed care environments.
Active state LVN license required upon hire and maintain current.
Current BCLS (AHA) or (ARC) certificate required upon hire and maintain current.
Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination of the various activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager/Social Worker in the development and implementation of the discharge plan.
Maintains and coordinates Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and files them accordingly or as per facility's procedure.
Assists with case management referrals, discharge planning as assigned, by interviewing patients/families, follow-up on required assignments and organizing the development of a safe patient-focused discharge plan.
Provides clear verbal and written communication of all discharge planning information to stakeholders.