Discharge Planner
About The Position
The Discharge Planner develops, coordinates, and implements an appropriate discharge plan for a specific caseload of patients. The Discharge Planner collaborates with the patient, family, and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure a safe and effective continuum of care beyond the patient's hospital visit. The Discharge Planner promotes safe and timely discharges with a focus on patient satisfaction and financial efficiency. He/she assists patients and their families by thoroughly answering all questions regarding the patient's visit as well as those involving future healthcare services. The Discharge Planner develops, coordinates, and implements an appropriate discharge plan for a specific caseload of patients. The Discharge Planner collaborates with the patient, family, and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure a safe and effective continuum of care beyond the patient's hospital visit. The Discharge Planner promotes safe and timely discharges with a focus on patient satisfaction and financial efficiency. He/she assists patients and their families by thoroughly answering all questions regarding the patient's visit as well as those involving future healthcare services.
Requirements
- Must have 2+ years of prior relevant work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Previous discharge planning experience and/or community resource development expertise is preferred.
- Experience in Emergency Department a plus.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) is preferred.
- LVN or other Bachelor's Degrees with discharge planning experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- The Discharge Planner develops, coordinates, and implements an appropriate discharge plan for a specific caseload of patients.
- The Discharge Planner collaborates with the patient, family, and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure a safe and effective continuum of care beyond the patient's hospital visit.
- The Discharge Planner promotes safe and timely discharges with a focus on patient satisfaction and financial efficiency.
- He/she assists patients and their families by thoroughly answering all questions regarding the patient's visit as well as those involving future healthcare services.
Benefits
- In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
- Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.
- We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
- Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
