Discharge Planner - Geriatric Care Coordinator

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St.-Bernards-Healthcare seeks a discharge planner to coordinate services required at discharge and arrange suitable transportation for patients. The role emphasizes collaboration with facilities like nursing homes and residential care facilities, ensuring smooth transitions.

The discharge planner will also coordinate outpatient mental health services and referrals as part of the discharge process, with a focus on geriatric and adult populations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge services for patients upon discharge.
• Arrange transportation and coordinate outpatient mental health services.
• Communicate effectively with geriatric and adult populations and assess life-span needs.

Skills

Geriatric care

Communication

Education

RN/BSN or Social Work degree

Licensed Social Worker

Job description

St.-Bernards-Healthcare seeks a discharge planner to coordinate services required at discharge and arrange suitable transportation for patients. The role emphasizes collaboration with facilities like nursing homes and residential care facilities, ensuring smooth transitions.

The discharge planner will also coordinate outpatient mental health services and referrals as part of the discharge process, with a focus on geriatric and adult populations.