DISCHARGE PLANNER UR SWING BED COORDINATOR RN

ZipRecruiter; North Bend (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is seeking an on-site Registered Nurse for Discharge Planner. This full-time position includes coordinating patient transitions, managing authorizations, and ensuring compliance. A sign-on incentive of up to $10,000 is offered. Responsibilities include developing care plans and working with community agencies.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Full employee-only insurance coverage

Sign-on incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a direct care nurse on an inpatient hospital unit.
• Experience in discharge planning and case management.
• Good working knowledge of long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the transition of patients to their next level of care.
• Obtaining prior authorizations and maintaining patient records.
• Developing and updating patient care plans.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Current RN license in Oregon

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center (SCHHC) is a Critical Access Hospital in Bandon, Oregon. Our mission is "Quality healthcare with a personal touch". Does that resonate with you? If so, apply to join our talented employees.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center has an opening for an on-site Registered Nurse for Discharge Planner, UR, and Swing Bed Coordinator. The primary responsibilities of this position include coordinating and managing the process of safely and efficiently transitioning patients from a hospital setting to their next level of care, which may be a home, a rehabilitation facility, or a long-term care facility. This position obtains prior authorizations for all Inpatient and Swing bed patient stays, maintaining swing bed patient records in compliance with regulations for documentation of care and services; working to ensure admission, continued stay, and discharge requirements are met for all patients served on the Inpatient unit; coordinating on-going care with community agencies; and developing and updating patient care plans. Assist with organizing services across provider lines, between people and systems to affect optimal patient outcomes, achieve continuity of care, and reduce costs. Serve as a utilization management resource to determine appropriateness of admission, level of care, and continued stay.

***** SIGN-ON INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITY, UP TO $10,000, IS AVAILABLE *****

Skills, Knowledge, & Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current RN license in the state of Oregon is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a direct care nurse on an inpatient hospital unit required.
• Experience in discharge planning .
• Experience in case management .
• Experience in utilization review .
• Good working knowledge of long-term care, state, and federal regulations/requirements is required within 1 year of employment.
• Knowledge of procedure authorization and its direct impact on the practice’s revenue cycle is required within 90 days of employment.
• Understanding of payer medical policy guidelines while utilizing these guidelines to manage authorizations effectively.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, specifically musculoskeletal.
• Proficient use of CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• EPIC experience is a plus.
• The ability to function as a team member and communicate effectively is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a drive to provide exceptional service.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, and computer proficiency, specifically in Microsoft Office and online software.

This is a Full-Time on-site position that is eligible for benefits. * SCHHC pays the full employee-only amount for Health, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life & AD&D insurance. *

Employment with Southern Coos Hospital is contingent upon an acceptable pre-employment drug screening and background check.

U.S. Citizenship: All applicants must be U.S. or have proper authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor a Visa and Permanent for this position.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the communities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join our teams. Reasonable accommodation is available to access job openings or apply for a job.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is a drug-free, tobacco-free, and smoke-free campus.