Discharge Planner Per Diem

huntingtonhospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Huntington Hospital is seeking a Discharge Planner Per Diem in Pasadena to support discharge planning under Case Management. You will coordinate patient transitions from inpatient care and act as a liaison to external case managers, payors, and community resources, with dayshift hours.

Required are a social work degree or LVN with related experience and strong communication, coordination, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field; LVN acceptable.
• BSW with 1 year healthcare experience; new grads with healthcare field placement preferred.
• Bachelor’s in social field: 3+ years in case management/utilization management preferred.
• LVN: 3+ years in case management/utilization management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning interventions under the direction of Case Managers and Social Workers.
• Coordinate patient movement out of the inpatient hospital setting.
• Liaise with external case managers, payors, and community resources.
• Serve as internal resource to PFS around discharge planning; liaison to external entities.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Typing 40 wpm

Computer skills

Time management

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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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 skill 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 Per Diem
• Department: Case Management
• Shift Duration: 8
• Primary Shift: Days
• Time Type: Part time
• Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
• Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $35.00 - $42.00. 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.