DISCHARGE PLANNER

UHS • West Allis, WI

90d

About The Position

The Discharge Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to discharge planning. Developing and implementing a plan of care designed to meet the patient’s post hospitalization needs while ensuring continuity of care.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience in discharge planning.
• Crisis Prevention Certification Trainings (Handle with Care) within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with referral source within the first 24 hours of admission.
• Identify all outside professionals currently working with the patient to complete appropriate discharge plans and facilitate communication.
• Identify needs of referral sources and/or professionals during the period of hospitalization.
• Oversee communication of treatment progress, discharge plans, and time of discharge to outside interested parties.
• Interface with the Business Development Department to assist with customer satisfaction and problem identification.
• Responsible for discharge plans including scheduling of appointments and communication with parents and significant family contacts.
• Assist with chart audits and completion of medical records.
• Inform patients and families on discharge planning options based on diagnoses, prognoses, resources, and preferences related to home care services.
• Document findings, discharge plans, and actions taken on medical record according to departmental guidelines.
• Act as an educational resource and provide consultation to hospital personnel regarding discharge planning process and applicable regulations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding the planning and implementation of patient care.
• Perform clerical activities associated with discharge planning procedures and the transfer of residents into facilities and community services agencies.
• Assist patients with transfer and discharge procedures by providing information and instructions regarding accommodations, finance, and insurance.
• May be trained and assigned to perform Patient Advocate duties as needed.
• Utilize a variety of techniques to assist in the resolution of patient problems.
• Ensure interventions are carried out in the patient’s plan of care.
• Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric emergencies.
• Document and report infections to the Infection Control Nurse.
• Assist with reviewing all new admissions to ensure completion of essential paperwork.
• Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan based on patient assessment/needs.
• Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations in learning.
• Promote learning experiences and provide educational materials to patients and their families.
• Act as a resource to other staff regarding the Child Patient Programs.
• Act as a resource to other staff regarding the Adolescent Patient Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees