Discharge Navigator — Per-Diem, Care Coordination

MemorialCare; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 88,166,000 - 96,432,000; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Laguna Hills is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate safe, timely transitions for a designated caseload. This per-diem weekend/day role collaborates with the care team under the Care Manager and physician orders to ensure a smooth transition through the continuum of care.

The position emphasizes strong communication with patients, families, providers, and payors, plus knowledge of community resources and regulatory requirements to support quality discharge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Licensed Vocational Nursing license preferred.
• 1-2 Years of discharge planning experience in an acute care hospital setting or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong communication and care coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of community resources available in meeting patient discharge needs.
• Manage discharge planning arrangements timely and efficiently as delegated by Nurse Care Manager.
• Communicate effectively with patients / families / providers and payor sources.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to discharge planning needs.
• Ability to be at work and be on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Licensed Vocational Nursing license

Job description

MemorialCare Health System in Laguna Hills is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate safe, timely transitions for a designated caseload. This per-diem weekend/day role collaborates with the care team under the Care Manager and physician orders to ensure a smooth transition through the continuum of care.

The position emphasizes strong communication with patients, families, providers, and payors, plus knowledge of community resources and regulatory requirements to support quality discharge