Discharge Planner - Per Diem, Variable (Van Nuys)

Southern California Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Discharge Planner to deliver social services, conduct psychosocial evaluations, and coordinate discharge planning with families, physicians, and care teams. You will ensure clear documentation in the medical record and help patients understand medical conditions and post-discharge needs.

The role requires a BSW or related degree, strong English communication, and knowledge of CMS/Medicare guidelines.

Qualifications

• BSW degree or related degree in human services is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
• Knowledge of CMS, Medicare/Medi-Cal is required.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.
• Ability to facilitate and lead interdisciplinary rounds.
• AHA Basic Life Support.
• De-escalation certification upon hire; Upon recertification, SAMA Certification required.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only).
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and significant others to obtain information for discharge planning.
• Communicate social and family information to the medical team to enable understanding of recommendations.
• Determine social assessments for discharge planning and coordinate post-hospital services as needed.
• Interfere and intervene in cases of abuse, neglect, or resource gaps; make referrals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and coordinate with community resources.

Skills

English communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Discharge planning knowledge

De-escalation training

AHA Basic Life Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related degree in human services

Tools

CMS/Medicare knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

The Discharge Planner is responsible for delivering social services, including psychosocial evaluation and treatment, advocacy, teaching, referrals to community services, and assistance, as needed, with discharge planning. Interviews patients, makes social assessments, and interacts with families, significant others, physicians, and staff, to obtain information that will assist with patient's ability to understand his or her medical condition(s). Makes recommendations for additional services upon discharge. Ensures documentation in the medical record is clear and complete.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related degree in human services
• Computer Proficiency and Literacy
• Knowledge of CMS, Medicare/Medi-Cal
• Familiarity of Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization
• Ability to facilitate and lead interdisciplinary rounds
• AHA Basic Life Support
• De-escalation certification upon hire; Upon recertification, SAMA Certification required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Physical Requirements

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Occasionally
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - None
• Driving - None

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Interviews patients and significant others to obtain information about social, emotional, and family situation. Communicates social and family information to attending physicians and other patient care team members. Enables patients and their significant others to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations through individual or group conferences. Determines social assessments for discharge planning. Intervenes appropriately in instances of abuse, assault or neglect, or when adequate financial or social resources are not available. Makes appropriate referrals to resolve patient issues effectively.
• Participates as a team member in conferences on behalf of patients with other health care personnel and other community agencies. Contacts community resources and other pertinent sources in order to arrange services on patient’s behalf
• Performs a variety of services such advising on social problems, arranging post-hospital plans for complex discharges and financial assistance. Ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers.
• Participates and assists in departmental studies and projects, reports, etc. required/assigned by Social Service Department.

Pay Rate: Min - $36.00 | Max - $36.00

Job Listing ID:1838386

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