Patient Discharge Navigator

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Discharge Planning Coordinator to support patient transitions from hospital to appropriate post-discharge settings. You will liaise with nursing facilities, home health agencies, rehab centers, LTACs and DME vendors, maintaining a caseload of patients ready for discharge and coordinating referrals with the Clinical Case Manager to optimize placement outcomes.

You will advocate for patients and families, update pharmacy information, and ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in health services, health education or business administration.
• Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and discharge planning processes.
• Familiarity with third party payer regulations and related workflows.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate transition of patients from hospital to post-discharge settings (nursing facility, home health, rehab, LTAC, DME).
• Maintain a caseload of patients ready or nearing discharge.
• Initiate referrals and liaise with Clinical Case Manager on placement outcomes.
• Advocate for patient needs with outside agencies and review bodies.
• Update patient pharmacy info and complete continuity of care documents.
• Coordinate with home care, post-discharge facilities, and vendors.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Discharge planning

Payer regulations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in health services/health education/business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Discharge Planning Coordinator to support patient transitions from hospital to appropriate post-discharge settings. You will liaise with nursing facilities, home health agencies, rehab centers, LTACs and DME vendors, maintaining a caseload of patients ready for discharge and coordinating referrals with the Clinical Case Manager to optimize placement outcomes.

You will advocate for patients and families, update pharmacy information, and ensure continuity of care