Discharge Planner-UR/Case Mgmt, Full Time, Day Shift

Hemet Global Medical Center; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Hemet Global Medical Center in Victor Valley, CA is seeking a discharge planner to serve as a clinical liaison ensuring smooth transitions from acute care to home care, hospice, or post-acute settings. The role emphasizes coordination, communication and adherence to post-acute plan of care.

The position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a time-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planner acts as a clinical liaison between healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patients transitioning from an acute care facility to home care, hospice, long-term care, skilled nursing facility or LTACH.

Education

BLS

Job description

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Victor Valley, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 4305

Salary Range: $25.35 To $41.67 Hourly

REPORTS TO

UR/Case Management Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The discharge planner is a clinical liaison between healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patients transitioning from an acute care facility to home care, hospice, long-term care, skilled nursing facility or LTACH. Once established, they will implement the post-acute plan of care as determined by the physician and under the directions of the case management RN. Attention to detail, ability to organize varying work focuses and to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking skills, and interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with physicians, nursing staff, coding staff and hospital management. Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment. Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment. Exhibits discretion and professional judgment. Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one year of UR experience in an acute care setting preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

BLS required.