Patient Discharge & Care Coordination Specialist

Vanderbilt Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Case Management professional to facilitate safe and timely discharge planning. You will support the care team in locating post-acute resources, advocate for patients and families with referral sources, and maintain up-to-date information on community services for ongoing care.

Responsibilities include documenting care plans, identifying process gaps, and contributing to quality improvements while upholding a patient-centered focus throughout the discharge process.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant work experience as stated in the qualifications.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certifications and work experience may be evaluated for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assists treatment team in locating resources for safe discharge.
• Identifies service gaps hindering timely discharge and escalates as needed.
• Advocates for patients and families to referral sources.
• Maintains current information on agencies and resources for continuing care.
• Maintains accurate patient records and participates in process improvement.

Skills

Family Advocacy

Consulting Services

Planning & Organizing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Case Management professional to facilitate safe and timely discharge planning. You will support the care team in locating post-acute resources, advocate for patients and families with referral sources, and maintain up-to-date information on community services for ongoing care.

Responsibilities include documenting care plans, identifying process gaps, and contributing to quality improvements while upholding a patient-centered focus throughout the discharge process.