DISCHARGE PLANNER - BSW

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The discharge planner at St. Bernards Healthcare will coordinate services needed upon discharge, including sending referrals to appropriate facilities such as nursing homes and residential care facilities.

The role also arranges transportation when appropriate and coordinates outpatient mental health services. Ideal candidates demonstrate experience with geriatric and adult populations and possess the ability to assess patient needs across the lifespan, aligning discharge plans with individual

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker or MSW, or graduated from a related nursing or social work program.
• Experience in hospital discharge planning and care coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services needed upon discharge and send referrals to facilities such as nursing homes and residential care facilities.
• Arrange transportation when appropriate and coordinate outpatient mental health services.

Skills

Communication

Geriatric care

Discharge planning

Education

RN license

BSN

MSW license

Job description

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse, a Social Worker, or a Masters Social Worker, or be a graduate of a Bachelor of Nursing program or a Bachelors or Masters in Social Work program or other related field.

Experience

One year hospital experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population and adult population. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Able to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

Physical

Involves being inside and outside. Exposure to temperatures 32 degrees and less and 100 degrees or more, fumes, dust, and noise. Hearing within normal range. Frequent sitting, stooping, standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds, carrying up to 35 pounds, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Must have reliable transportation and current drivers license valid in the state of Arkansas and automobile liability insurance.

JOB SUMMARY

The discharge planner will coordinate services needed upon discharge, including sending referrals to appropriate facilities such as nursing homes and residential care facilities. Discharge planner will also arrange transportation when appropriate and will coordinate outpatient mental health services.