Discharge Planner - Care Management - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Discharge Planner proficient in Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance rules for nursing facility and skilled care placements post-hospitalization. You will identify community resources and collaborate with Healthcenter staff to ensure safe, timely discharge while maintaining high-quality patient interactions.

The role requires independent work, strong communication skills, and proficiency in computer-based tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services field from an accredited program. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements.
• Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Experience REQUIRED: None
• Experience PREFERRED: Two (2+) or more years of experience in acute care or other healthcare setting with emphasis on care management/discharge planning

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning coordination with post-hospital care resources (community).
• Interact with multiple Healthcenter staff to arrange appropriate placement.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, independence, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Discharge planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services field

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (preferred)

Job description

The Discharge Planner is proficient with Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance rules/regulations for nursing facility level and skilled level of care for placement/post hospitalization. This job requires knowledge of appropriate resources (community) for post hospitalization care. This job requires a critical thinker able to work independently while interacting with multiple Healthcenter individuals. This job requires superior people skills in stressful situations. This job also requires excellent oral/written language competency and computer proficient with typing.

Monday - Friday Day shift

• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A
• Experience REQUIRED: None
• Experience PREFERRED Two (2+) or more years of experience in acute care or other healthcare setting with emphasis on care management/discharge planning
• Education/training REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services field from an accredited program. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements.
• Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
• Independent action(s) required: N/A
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
• Additional position requirements: None
• Age Specific groups served: All
• Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
• Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
• Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Days

Compensation Range

$23.18 - $35.92

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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