Discharge Planner, Full time Days, Case Management

Huntington Health; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 45,915 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Health in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate patient transitions from inpatient care under the supervision of Case Managers and Social Workers.

You will communicate with patients, families, hospital staff, and community resources, manage multiple priorities in complex systems, and adapt to variable daily schedules. A Bachelor’s in Social Work or LVN with related experience is required, with strong communication and computer skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field; LVN with related experience also acceptable.
• Experience with case management and utilization management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning activities and patient transitions under supervision of Case Managers and Social Workers.
• Serve as liaison to external case managers, review organizations, insurers, and payors around discharge planning.
• Communicate with patients, families, hospital staff, and community resources to support timely and safe transitions.

Skills

Communication

Typing speed

Computer skills

Multitasking

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job description

Expectations

This position involves discharge planning interventions with patients/families under the direction of Case Managers and Social Workers. Under the direction of the clinical staff, the Discharge Planner performs multiple activities that support the movement and transitions of patients out of the inpatient hospital setting, using current knowledge of hospital processes and community services. It involves frequent contact with patients and families, as well as multiple hospital staff and community resource, agency, facility and/or payor representatives. Acts as an internal resource to PFS around discharge planning, serves as a liaison to external case managers, review organizations, insurance companies, around discharge planning. This position requires flexibility of days and hours.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required or related social field with experience listed below, or Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience listed below.

Experience/Training

• For BSW: One year experience in a healthcare setting or if a new graduate, field placement in a healthcare setting preferred.
• For Bachelor's in a social-related related field: Recent experience of more than three years in case management and/or utilization management preferred.
• For LVN: Recent experience of more than three years in case management and/or utilization management preferred.

Skills

• Exemplary communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, with emphasis on customer service toward patients, families, community providers and payors.Type minimum of 40wpm preferred. Strong computer skills.
• Ability to manage activities and multiple priorities within complex systems.
• Tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty and change.
• Ability to function in unstructured environment.

Job Title

Discharge Planner

Department

Case Management

Shift Duration

8

Primary Shift

Days

Time Type

Full time

Location

100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range

The estimated base rate for this position is $33.33 - $50.00.

Additional Compensation

Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.