What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner position at St. Luke Health Services?
RESPONSIBLE TO: Social Service Director
FUNCTION: Plans and participates in social service program for residents in the facility based on their needs, and contacts with community facilities and agencies that can provide economic, psychological and medical assistance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain caseload of 20 short-term residents and long-term care residents, as determined by the Social Work Director.
Complete assessments.
Initiate and update care plans.
Coordinate team meetings with residents, responsible party, and interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate discharge plan for residents
Assist resident with applications from agencies such as Home Health Care, Department of Social Service, Meals on Wheels, etc. when a resident is discharged and such services are needed.
Participate in in-service education.
Assist Director of Social Service as needed.
Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility.
Keep abreast of current legislation, trends, resources, facilities related to health field.
Maintain confidentiality
Participate in MDS process.
Complete required documentation in resident charts.
Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by a supervisor, Department Head and/or Administration.
ASSISTANCE IN PROPER PLACEMENT OF RESIDENTS:
Involve responsible paries.
Make necessary contacts to community facilities, nursing homes, adult homes.
Recommend home health care when home conditions and situations indicate need.
Recommend alternate placement when St. Luke does not appear suitable for candidate and provide information and assistance toward proper placement.
Have current listing of available facilities to which residents may be transferred temporarily or permanently for medical or psychiatric treatment, understand procedures involved for such placement, including transfer agreements with other institutions or facilities.
Be aware of legislative changes and programs for senior citizens.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates degree or higher.
New graduates are welcome to apply.
Imagination and creative ability for sympathetic approach to illness. Spirit of cooperation and pleasant personality. Must be able to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be stabilized.
FUNCTION: Plans and participates in social service program for residents in the facility based on their needs, and contacts with community facilities and agencies that can provide economic, psychological and medical assistance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain caseload of 20 short-term residents and long-term care residents, as determined by the Social Work Director.
Complete assessments.
Initiate and update care plans.
Coordinate team meetings with residents, responsible party, and interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate discharge plan for residents
Assist resident with applications from agencies such as Home Health Care, Department of Social Service, Meals on Wheels, etc. when a resident is discharged and such services are needed.
Participate in in-service education.
Assist Director of Social Service as needed.
Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility.
Keep abreast of current legislation, trends, resources, facilities related to health field.
Maintain confidentiality
Participate in MDS process.
Complete required documentation in resident charts.
Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by a supervisor, Department Head and/or Administration.
ASSISTANCE IN PROPER PLACEMENT OF RESIDENTS:
Involve responsible paries.
Make necessary contacts to community facilities, nursing homes, adult homes.
Recommend home health care when home conditions and situations indicate need.
Recommend alternate placement when St. Luke does not appear suitable for candidate and provide information and assistance toward proper placement.
Have current listing of available facilities to which residents may be transferred temporarily or permanently for medical or psychiatric treatment, understand procedures involved for such placement, including transfer agreements with other institutions or facilities.
Be aware of legislative changes and programs for senior citizens.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates degree or higher.
New graduates are welcome to apply.
Imagination and creative ability for sympathetic approach to illness. Spirit of cooperation and pleasant personality. Must be able to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be stabilized.
Salary : $21 - $22