Discharge Planning Specialist PRN
About The Position
The Discharge Planning Specialist facilitates and organizes safe, timely discharge for patients requiring care coordination and resources. The role advocates for patients and families with referral sources and maintains a strong internal and external customer focus. It supports treatment teams in locating resources for safe discharge, identifies service gaps or system issues that may interfere with timely and appropriate discharge, and maintains accurate information about agencies and resources needed for continuing care. The specialist also contributes to process improvement initiatives and shared decision-making. Additional duties may be assigned. The position calls for practical knowledge of patient documentation, family advocacy, consulting services, and planning and organizing. Work includes coordinating multiple tasks and resources, communicating and collaborating with colleagues, providing compassionate service and accurate support, maintaining quality and safety, using resources responsibly, applying appropriate technology, and adapting to change. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and three years of relevant work experience. The posting describes the role as PRN and notes that a comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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 the ability to provide them independently.
- Ability to anticipate resource needs, set priorities, organize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments.
Responsibilities
- Assist the treatment team in locating resources necessary for patients’ safe discharge.
- Help identify service gaps and system issues that interfere with timely or appropriate discharge.
- Advocate for patients and families with referral sources.
- Identify, maintain, and update information about agencies and resources needed for patients’ continuing care.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and shared decision-making.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
