Discharge Planner – Behavioral Health Care Team

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

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.