Weekend Discharge Planning Lead (Casual)

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC East is seeking a Discharge Plan Manager to join the Clinical Care Coordination and Discharge Planning team. The casual role focuses on weekend shifts (7:30am–4pm) with potential occasional weekdays, no evenings or on-call.

RNs and social workers collaborate to coordinate safe patient transitions. The incumbent will assess patient needs, coordinate post-hospital services, and work with physicians and care teams to ensure timely discharges and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have Diploma/Associate degree in nursing with active RN license and at least one year of discharge planning/care coordination experience OR Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with at least one year of discharge planning/care coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify clinical, psychosocial, and financial needs guiding discharge planning.
• Complete detailed patient assessments to determine discharge needs and post-hospital services.
• Coordinate with care teams to develop safe, efficient discharge plans.
• Communicate with patient/family and care team to align plan with goals.
• Coordinate with post-acute providers and facilities to ensure timely transitions.

Skills

RN license

Social worker background

Care coordination

Education

Diploma/Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

UPMC East is seeking a Discharge Plan Manager to join the Clinical Care Coordination and Discharge Planning team. The casual role focuses on weekend shifts (7:30am–4pm) with potential occasional weekdays, no evenings or on-call.

RNs and social workers collaborate to coordinate safe patient transitions. The incumbent will assess patient needs, coordinate post-hospital services, and work with physicians and care teams to ensure timely discharges and optimal outcomes.