Discharge Planner (Georgetown)

Ensures that multiple services needs of the patient upon discharge are met. Monitors services delivered to selected patient populations during the acute hospital stay, promotes effective utilization of resources and works with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes for the pre-hospital, acute, and post-hospital phases of care. Develops and maintains a positive work climate and supports the overall team effort of the health system. The functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Benefits:

Competitive salaries plus differentials

20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time/holidays

Education/Tuition assistance

Relocation reimbursement

Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package

Matched Retirement Savings Plan

Specialized training opportunities with one-on-one preceptorship

Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program

Schedule:

Days 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (potential hybrid schedule)

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate degree LPN required and Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred

Experience: 3-4 years’ Experience in utilization management and discharge planning in an acute care setting required

License/Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Licensed to practice in the District of Columbia for appropriate professional discipline required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage information for the purpose of setting goals and measuring success.
• Willingness and ability to explain case management, managed care and reimbursement concepts and requirements to patients, families, and staff.
• Willingness and ability to coach colleagues and new staff in areas of professional expertise.
• Ability to determine when a referral to other departments is required by the patient's clinical, social, or financial situation.
• Ability to interact with clinical departments as necessary to clarify components of the treatment or discharge plan.
• Ability to maintain effective communication with all members of the care team: patient, family, and hospital colleagues.
• Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques that are central to the health care professions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates and monitors the plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family/significant others. Communicates the need, or lack of, continued hospitalization and ensures patient understanding of third party payer guidelines.
• Ensures the appropriate assessment, service coordination and/or referral through which the discharge service needs of the patient are met.Serves as an advocate for patients and families in the resolution of issues and procurement of services.
• Identifies issues/problems and makes appropriate recommendations. Acts as a liaison to ambulatory case managers and other posthospital providers.
• Reviews patient admission data within the designated timeframes to determine the suitability of the level of care in accordance with established guidelines.
• Conducts concurrent chart review of selected patient populations, assesses the appropriateness of the level of care, quality and risk issues, and completeness of medical record documentation.
• Communicates with patients, families/significant others, medical staff, caregivers, and third-party payers, as necessary. Ensures patient understanding of third-party guidelines and arranges discharge planning referrals as ordered by physicians.
• Monitors daily activity of on-site reviewers for consistency and correctness in the application of standards for admission and continued stay.
• Produces case documentation in approved manual or electronic format while maintaining required departmental standards and protocols while performing discharge planning duties.
• Communicates with supervisor immediately if adjustments are required to maintain high quality service.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.

Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.

Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.