Discharge Planner

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a Discharge Planner to assist patients and families with social, economic, and environmental issues related to illness. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to address discharge planning challenges and coordinate with community agencies to meet patient needs across the care continuum.

The role requires a social work or related degree and at least one year of healthcare discharge planning experience, with knowledge of community agencies and human

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work or related field.
• At least one year of healthcare discharge planning or social work experience.
• Working knowledge of community social and health agencies.
• Knowledge of human behavior and personality dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with social, economic, or environmental problems related to illness.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address discharge planning issues.
• Coordinate with community agencies to meet patient needs across the continuum of care.
• Maintain access to patient health information.

Skills

Healthcare discharge planning

Community social & health agencies

Human behavior dynamics

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work/ related field

Job description

Description

Assists in providing services to patients, their families, or significant others who need assistance with social, economic, or environmental problems resulting from, or related to, their illness. The Discharge Planner works closely with the interdisciplinary team to address complex social and discharge planning issues and collaborates with community agencies as indicated to meet patient needs across the continuum of care. Has full access to patient health information.

Shift: PRN, 7 days a week, some holidays

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work, psychology, sociology, or other related field.
• At least one year of healthcare discharge planning or social work experience is required.
• Must have working knowledge of community social and health agencies.
• Must have knowledge of human behavior and personality dynamics.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.