INPATIENT DISCHARGE PLANNER

Blessing Health System; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first y

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health System in Quincy, IL is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate discharge planning with Unit C3, nursing, social work, and providers. The role requires ensuring discharge plans meet patients’ needs and informing the care team, patient, and family.

It emphasizes understanding utilization criteria and the continuum of care after hospital discharge. The position is aligned with the Blessing Health System mission, follows ICARE standards, and requires adherence to conduct policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Unit C3, nursing, Social Worker and providers to create a discharge plan.
• Keep care team, patient and family updated on the discharge plan.
• Be knowledgeable of discharge and utilization criteria to ensure patients’ needs are met at discharge.
• Aware of the continuum of care beyond the patient’s inpatient stay.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field

Job description

VARIES; 36 HOURS; WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY ROTATION

PAY RATE: $26.21-$39.32

BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE + $2.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

The Discharge Planner partners with the Unit C3, nursing, Social Worker and providers to ensure a discharge plan is created and keeps the care team, patient and family updated on the discharge plan. It is their responsibility to be knowledgeable of discharge and pay specific utilization criteria in order to ensure patients’ needs are fully met with resources at the time of discharge. The Discharge Planner will also be aware of the continuum of care beyond the patient’s inpatient stay.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Missions of Blessing Health Systems. ICARE standards must be demonstrated. Adherence to Code of Conduct and other policies is required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field.

PREFERRED:

Pay Status:

NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.