Discharge Planner
2 weeks ago
Title: Discharge Planner
Location: Laguna Hills
Department: Care Coordination
Status: Per-diem
Shift: Day / Weekends / Holidays
Pay Range*: $32/hour
At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
Position Summary
This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The 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 and members of the health care team, to ensure a safe and effective transition through the continuum of care.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
1.Apply knowledge of community resources available in meeting patient discharge needs.
2.Manage discharge planning arrangements timely and efficiently as delegated by Nurse Care Manager.
3.Communicate effectively with patients / families / providers and payor sources.
4.Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to discharge planning needs.
5.Ability to be at work and be on time.
6.Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives.
7.Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
8.Ability to prioritize and multitask.
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. 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. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications
Work Experience:
- 1-2 Years of discharge planning experience in an acute care hospital setting or skilled nursing facility preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field of study preferred
- Licensed Vocational Nursing license preferred
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