INPATIENT DISCHARGE PLANNER

Blessing Health; 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 


Onsite childcare - Quincy

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health is seeking a Discharge Planner in Quincy, IL to collaborate with Unit C3, nursing, social workers and providers to develop comprehensive discharge plans. The role focuses on aligning patient needs with available resources at discharge and ensuring smooth transitions to the next level of care.

The position requires an understanding of discharge processes, utilization criteria, and the continuum of care beyond inpatient care, while upholding the organization’s mission and code of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Unit C3, nursing, social workers and providers to create a discharge plan.
• Be knowledgeable of discharge criteria and the continuum of care beyond the patient’s inpatient stay.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field

Job description

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
• Onsite childcare - Quincy
• 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

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field.

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.