Inpatient Care Manager & Discharge Planner

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Social Worker or Registered Nurse Care Manager to coordinate complex discharge planning and provide psycho-social assessment and counseling.

The role involves collaborating with physicians, care managers, social workers and care teams to optimize patient outcomes across care transitions. Responsibilities include developing discharge plans, addressing psycho-social needs, guiding families, managing length of stay, coordinating resources, and

Qualifications

• MSW or equivalent required; NJ license if Warren Campus.
• RN path requires graduation from professional nursing program with PA license; NJ license for Warren Campus.
• Two years of experience as RN or Social Worker in an acute hospital setting preferred.
• BSN preferred or obtained within 3 years of hire; MSN and/or Case Management Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops a discharge plan addressing psycho-social needs and goals.
• Collaborates with patient, family or caregivers and multidisciplinary team to design discharge plans.
• Coordinates with RN care managers, assistants, coordinators, utilization management, and directors.
• Updates care team and patient/family on discharge plan status and revises plan as needed.
• Uses electronic systems to document care manager functions.

Education

MSW or equivalent from an accredited school of social work

NJ SW license for Warren Campus

RN license in PA

BSN/ MSN or Case Management Certification

Job description

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Social Worker or Registered Nurse Care Manager to coordinate complex discharge planning and provide psycho-social assessment and counseling.

The role involves collaborating with physicians, care managers, social workers and care teams to optimize patient outcomes across care transitions. Responsibilities include developing discharge plans, addressing psycho-social needs, guiding families, managing length of stay, coordinating resources, and