Discharge Planner
About The Position
Position Summary This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Discharge Planner position is accountable for the coordination and execution of an appropriate and timely discharge plan for a designated caseload of patients. The discharge planner, under the direction of the Care Manager and order of the physician, collaborates with the patient/family/significant other and members of the health care team, to ensure a safe and effective transition through the continuum of care.
Requirements
- Minimum of an Associate degree required
- Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1-2 years of discharge planning experience in an Acute Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask, prioritize, and mobilize community resources efficiently is highly desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with a commitment to provide excellent customer service is essential.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Health Sciences, or licensure as an LVN preferred
- Healthcare related Certificate preferred
Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of community resources available in meeting patient discharge needs.
- Manage discharge planning arrangements timely and efficiently as delegated by Nurse Care Manager.
- Communicate effectively with patients / families / significant others, providers and payor sources.
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to discharge planning needs.
- Follow company policies, procedures and directives.
- Interact in a positive and constructive manner.
- Prioritize and multitask.
- Compliance to discharge planning standard work.
- Ability to be at work and be on time.
- Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
- Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Benefits
- high quality health insurance plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
