Discharge Planner - SMRMC Social Work Services

Saint Mary's Health Network; Reno (NV); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno, NV is seeking a detail-oriented Case Management professional to coordinate discharge planning and utilization activities under the supervision of the Case Manager. The role supports safe patient transitions and works with care teams to develop appropriate plans.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and knowledge of discharge planning terminology; experience with basic computer tasks; LVN or Associate degree preferred.

Formación

• Knowledge of Discharge Planning/Utilization Management/Case Management terminology and functions.
• Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the Case Manager/Social Worker and assist with discharge planning.
• Assist with case management referrals and authorizations.
• Maintain Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and file them per facility procedures; interview patients/families to develop safe discharge plans.

Conocimientos

Discharge planning terminology

Basic computer skills

Educación

High School Diploma

Associates degree

LVN license

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com .

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination of the various activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager/Social Worker assist with development and implementations of discharge plans. Assists with case management referrals and authorizations. Maintains and coordinates Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and files them accordingly or as per facility’s procedure. Assists with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of Discharge Planning/ Utilization Management / Case Management terminology and functions, in both managed care and non-managed care environments.
• Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge.
• High School Diploma required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Associates degree or LVN license preferred.
• Experience in the hospital setting preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf