Discharge Planner - Case Management - Regular Hours - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System is seeking a Discharge Planner to develop and manage discharge plans for patients in the acute care hospital setting. You will assess psychosocial needs, coordinate with care teams, and ensure community resources are arranged for a smooth transition.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years in discharge planning or social services, and involves collaboration with case management and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field is required.
• 2-3 years experience in social services and discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish an appropriate discharge plan for patients in acute care.
• Perform psychosocial assessments to determine discharge planning needs.
• Act as advocate for patients and families to access community resources.
• Collaborate with CM/Patient Type Status Nurses to ensure appropriate level of care.
• Document anticipated discharge needs and final plan to meet patient needs.
• Identify Health Care Proxy (HCP) and assist in identifying one if needed.
• Notify caregiver of discharge planning arrangements.
• Arrange primary care follow-up appointments or establish them.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Advocacy

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Case Management, the Discharge Planner is responsible for establishing an appropriate discharge plan for patient's in the acute care hospital setting.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Responsible to perform psychosocial assessments to determine the patient's discharge planning needs
• Participate in progression rounds to report anticipated discharge planning barriers
• Act as an advocate for patients and families to ensure that they are aware of resources available to them in the community
• Collaborate with the CM/Patient Type Status Nurses to ensure that the patients are in the correct level of care
• Responsible to establish an appropriate discharge plan and arrange services to meet the needs of the patient
• Ensure that there is clear documentation of the patient's anticipated discharge planning needs and a final note to ensure that all patient needs are met
• Identify if the patient has a Health Care Proxy (HCP) and if not, offer assistance in helping them identify a HCP
• Identify a Care giver and inform them of discharge planning arrangements
• Ensure that arrangements are made for patient to have primary care follow up appointments or establishing them with primary care
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in related field

PREFERRED:

2-3 years experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 99016
Department CASE MGMT
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.75
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A2 - Regular 60 Hours
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $28 - $41 per hour