Discharge Planner

Reid Hospital & Health Care Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

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Job summary

Reid Health is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate patient transitions across the care continuum. This daytime role (Day Shift) is 40 hours weekly with occasional weekend and holiday rotation, located in our Patient Resources Services.

You will work with the Case Manager and interdisciplinary team to develop timely discharge/transfer plans and coordinate post-hospital services. You will assess psycho-social and financial needs, refer to community resources, and document all transition

Qualifications

• The Discharge Planner coordinates patient transitions along the healthcare continuum through assessments and referrals.
• Collaborates with Case Manager and interdisciplinary team to identify transition plans.
• Documents all transition activities and monitors outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Case Manager and interdisciplinary team to identify and establish patient transition plans and coordinates a timely, safe patient discharge/transfer.
• Coordinates post-hospitalization services for patients as identified by the interdisciplinary team.
• Starts referrals early to ensure the payer authorization process can begin early and avoid delays, as applicable.
• Trends, analyzes, and reports outcomes, clinical process, and variance data to appropriate audiences.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent field

Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent field

Job description

Discharge Planner 7460 Patient Resources Services Schedule: Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. 8:00a-4:30p. Occasional weekend and holiday rotation. Type additional details specific to position and/or department.

About the Position

The Discharge Planner coordinates patient transition along the healthcare continuum through assessments, referrals and interdisciplinary planning. Coordinates the posthospitalization services as outlined in the patient’s transition plan. The Discharge Planner provides the necessary focus on the patient’s psycho-social, financial, and transition needs in order to promote optimal outcomes including reducing related and unplanned re-hospitalization. Refers patients to appropriate community services and resources. Alerts members of the interdisciplinary team to psycho-social and financial issues risk factors. The Discharge Planner applies the use of data in his/her practice; identifying where to focus efforts, the measurement of progress towards identified outcomes, and as an educational tool.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Case Manager and interdisciplinary team to identify and establish patient transition plans and coordinates a timely, safe patient discharge/transfer.
• Coordinates post-hospitalization services for patients as identified by the interdisciplinary team.
• Understands the patient’s planned course of treatment to the degree necessary in order to anticipate “transition readiness” and coordinate a timely discharge/transfer.
• Starts referrals timely to ensure the payer authorization process can begin early and avoid delays, as applicable.
• Collaborates with the patient/family in the selection and making of post-hospitalization care arrangements; offers patients a choice of vendors.
• Discloses which vendors have a financial relationship with the hospital and documents both; follows Transition Management Policy.
• Keeps the patient/family, Case Manager, and healthcare team well informed.
• Communicates the relevant information to the agency/facility that will assume responsibility for continuing care after the patient’s release and documents as such.
• Documents all transition coordination activities and interventions in the medical record.
• Makes referrals to other department services as applicable to the patient’s needs to expedite a safe and timely discharge.
• Trends, analyzes, and reports outcomes, clinical process, and variance data to appropriate audiences.
• Participates in process and outcome improvement activities and helps facilitate approved practice changes.
• For the assigned population, attends appropriate physician and Nurse Leader meetings to report on trends, outcomes, and statistics.
• Receives and acts on feedback from physicians and nursing management related to Discharge Planning.
• Participates in all appropriate and/or required hospital-wide progress activities and efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the goals of the organization.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

• Minimum education required: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent field.
• Minimum education preferred: Mater's degree in Social Work or equivalent field.
• Minimum experience required: 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a social worker or equivalent field.
• Minimum experience preferred: 3-5 years experience in healthcare setting as a social worker or equivalent field.

Our Values & Culture

Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you. Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit. The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It's more than a place to work. Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care. Reid Health is looking to add to its family with service-minded individuals like you. Whether you come from a clinical background or simply want to work in an environment that allows you to pursue your passions of service to others, we have opportunities for people just like you. Find yourself at Reid Health. Daycare, Doordash, Daily Pay, therapy dogs, massages, Forbes rated Best Places to Work 2022.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. Therefore, Reid Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. This applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.