Discharge Planner, Full Time

Hialeah Hospital • Hialeah, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Discharge Planner assists patients and families with discharge planning by coordinating and implementing post-hospital care. This involves evaluating and assessing patients' needs, financial status/insurance coverage, and available community resources. The Discharge Planner works collaboratively with physicians, Nursing staff, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, patients, and their families/significant others involved in post-hospital care.

Requirements

• Mature individual, capable of being objective while empathetic and supportive of patients and family's needs.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of society.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.
• Ability to work with individuals of all ages, races, and religious backgrounds.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of community resources.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Art or Associate in Science Degree preferred.
• High school graduate with three to five years' experience in an acute care setting and/or Social Work-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with discharge planning.
• Coordinate and implement post-hospital care.
• Evaluate and assess patients' needs, financial status/insurance coverage, and community resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, Nursing, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, patients, and families/significant others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED