Discharge Planner

Lifepoint Health; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with company match

Employee Wellness

Professional Development

Job summary

North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL is seeking a Discharge Planner to join our Case Management team. You will coordinate patient discharge planning, arrange follow-up care, and work with families and healthcare staff to ensure smooth transitions home or to next care settings.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience, strong communication, and the ability to function under pressure. This is a full-time position at our Florence campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience in discharge planning.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients, families and healthcare staff to arrange follow-up care.
• Keeps track of Medicare forms and consent forms.
• Assists with discharge planning and identifies resources (transportation, housing, social services).
• Participates in case reviews to monitor progress and ensure compliance with treatment plans.
• Interviews patients or families to assess needs and coordinates services.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Discharge Planner

North Alabama Medical Center
Job Type: Full-Time

AtNorth Alabama Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As aDischarge 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.

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility offering the community's only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are:
No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence, AL is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage

• 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.

Discharge Planner Position Summary:

Discharge planning is the process of transitioning a patient from one level of care to the next. Ideally, discharge plans are individualized instructions provided to the patient as they move from the hospital to home or instructions provided to subsequent healthcare providers. Discharge planner reports off to the Case Management team and staff.
Reports to: Director of Case Management
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience;
Licenses: None Listed
Certifications:

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions: 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

EEOC Statement: North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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.