Discharge Planner

Haywood Regional Medical Center - A Duke LifePoint Hospital; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) retirement package

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Professional development

Health center access

Job summary

Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate patient transitions from hospital to next care step. You will collaborate with nurses, social workers, and physicians to ensure safe, timely discharges and appropriate follow-up services.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, resource identification, and meticulous documentation, with a focus on compassionate, community-centered care in a Behavioral Health unit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience; or Master's degree.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Handle With Care within 30 days of Hire

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and medical staff when arranging follow-up care.
• Keeps track of Medicare forms and consent forms.
• Assists with discharge planning and processes; identifies resources and provides referrals.
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress; consults with healthcare team.
• Interviews/assesses patients and/or family, caregivers, and legal representatives.
• Determines and arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3 years experience; or Master's degree

Job description

Your Experience Matters.

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Haywood Regional is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Planner joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Join our team in a 33-bed Behavioral Health Unit specializing in adult and geriatric patients. Staffed with compassionate healthcare professionals, including RNs, CNAs, Mental Health Assistants, Psychiatrists, and Mental Health Providers. Operating with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6-1:9, our unit treats a variety of diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on providing quality care and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

How You'll Contribute

• Communicates effectively and routinely with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, other caregivers when arranging follow-up care
• Keeps track of all Medicare forms and consent forms
• Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan
• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions
• Assisting with group activities

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Tailored benefit options for PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Fitness Center Accesswww.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience; or Master's degree

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Handle With Care within 30 days of Hire

More About Haywood Regional Medical Center

Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a 154-bed acute hospital and includes 11 multi-specialty clinics that have been offering exceptional care to the Haywood County community for over 97 years. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center. HRMC also operates two urgent care centers in the county. We are proud to be recognized for an "A" hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Screening Center of Excellence with Lung Cancer Alliance, accredited Chest Pain Center from American College of Cardiology, and Center of Excellence from Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.

EEOC Statement

Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.