Discharge Planner - Case Management - Full Time 8 hours Days (8:00AM to 4:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)
Core
Completes initial discharge plans, coordinates community resources, and ensures smooth transitions of care from hospital to community for patients and families.
Role type
Discharge Planner (Case Management)
Builds
Patient discharge transitions and care continuity
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Coordination, problem-solving, customer service, documentation, computer skills, multitasking, adaptability, creative thinking
Preferred skills
Bachelor's in Social Work, 1 year acute care experience, LVN licensure
Technologies
Hospital information systems, documentation programs
Responsibilities
Complete initial discharge plans per CMS regulations, collaborate with Case Managers and Social Workers, monitor patient progress against discharge plans, provide resources to patients and families, delegate insurance issues, issue Medicare notices, alert team on complex cases, document in required programs
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on operational role