Discharge Planning Specialist PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Discharge Planning Specialist facilitates and organizes safe, timely discharge for patients requiring care coordination and resources. The role supports the treatment team in locating resources for safe discharge, advocates for patients and families with referral sources, and maintains information on agencies and resources needed for continuing care. The specialist also identifies service gaps or system issues that interfere with timely and appropriate discharge, maintains accurate records, and participates in process improvement and shared decision-making. The position is part of MCC Case Management at Vanderbilt Health. It calls for patient documentation skills, family advocacy, consulting services, and planning and organizing abilities. The role contributes to a collaborative care environment and requires a focus on compassionate service, quality, safety, accountability, effective communication, and adapting to change. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Three years of relevant work experience.
Fundamental proficiency in patient documentation.
Ability to advocate for patients and families.
Knowledge of consulting services and ability to deliver them independently in difficult practical situations.
Intermediate planning and organizing capability, including prioritizing and managing multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

Assist the treatment team in locating resources necessary for patients’ safe discharge.
Help identify service gaps or system issues that interfere with timely or appropriate discharge.
Advocate for patients and families to referral sources.
Identify, maintain, and update information on agencies and resources necessary for patients’ continuing care.
Maintain accurate records.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and shared decision-making.
Complete additional duties as assigned.