PRN Discharge Planner

Position Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the needs of patients for discharge planning and utilization review. This includes those who may have Medicare, Medicaid, HMO or private insurance to cover their stay at various units. Discharge planning is coordinated with physicians, nursing, patients and significant others who have ongoing caring relationship with the patient. Utilization review procedures include those stated for discharge planning in addition to knowledge of criteria for Medicare, & Medicaid coverage and that of HMO or private insurers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· The discharge planner intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with resources for programs and qualify for community assistance from a variety of funds and agencies· Coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan for high-risk patient populations· Facilitate referrals for individuals from interdisciplinary team members including physicians, case managers, staff nurses, and other members of the care team· Provides resources for social work/counseling services to patients and families based on their individual cognitive, emotional and psychological needs

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Work (BSW is preferred not required) and/or 2 years of prior relevant work experience

Previous discharge planning experience, and/or community resource development expertise is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

· The position occasionally requires sitting, standing and bending

· Occasional very light lifting, up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight may be required

· May require dealing with violent or physically aggressive people

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will posses the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15