Discharge & Care Coordination Specialist

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The discharge planner at St. Bernards Healthcare will coordinate services needed upon discharge, including sending referrals to appropriate facilities such as nursing homes and residential care facilities.

The role also arranges transportation when appropriate and coordinates outpatient mental health services. Ideal candidates demonstrate experience with geriatric and adult populations and possess the ability to assess patient needs across the lifespan, aligning discharge plans with individual

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker or MSW, or graduated from a related nursing or social work program.
• Experience in hospital discharge planning and care coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services needed upon discharge and send referrals to facilities such as nursing homes and residential care facilities.
• Arrange transportation when appropriate and coordinate outpatient mental health services.

Skills

Communication

Geriatric care

Discharge planning

Education

RN license

BSN

MSW license

Job description

The discharge planner at St. Bernards Healthcare will coordinate services needed upon discharge, including sending referrals to appropriate facilities such as nursing homes and residential care facilities.

The role also arranges transportation when appropriate and coordinates outpatient mental health services. Ideal candidates demonstrate experience with geriatric and adult populations and possess the ability to assess patient needs across the lifespan, aligning discharge plans with individual