Job Summary:
The Discharge Planner’s primary responsibility is to screen patients for discharge needs and to ensure a timely and appropriate discharge plan from the hospital is implemented. Works in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients and their families understand the available discharge options as well as resources that are available to them at the time of discharge. The discharge planner will make referrals to outside agencies as well as follow up with those agencies to ensure the patient is appropriate.
Job Functions:
Provides discharge planning to patients and families, helping to determine which hospital or community resources should be included in the patient’s discharge plan.
Accurately assess patient’s needs: clinical, financial, and psychosocial. Make referrals to appropriate agencies and community resources.
Maintains relationship with physicians and mid-level providers and assists them with discharge plans to ensure a smooth transition of care.
Provide complete and appropriate documentation of the discharge plan as completed by the social worker, patient, and family in Midas.
Co-ordinates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the needs of the patient as well as the discharge plan is progressing.
Assists with collection of data as determined by the Director and Manager of Care Management (i.e. Variance Days and Sign Date and Time of orders).
Maintain compliance with all Lourdes hospital and Lourdes Care Management Policies and Procedures.
Demonstrates own professional development and leadership skills to ensure quality patient care in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Education:
Bachelors degree in social work from an accredited college or university
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com