What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner - Care Management - Days position at VCU Health?
The Discharge Planner is proficient with Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance rules/regulations for nursing facility level and skilled level of care for placement/post hospitalization. This job requires knowledge of appropriate resources (community) for post hospitalization care. This job requires a critical thinker able to work independently while interacting with multiple Healthcenter individuals. This job requires superior people skills in stressful situations. This job also requires excellent oral/written language competency and computer proficient with typing.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: None Experience PREFERRED Two (2 ) or more years of experience in acute care or other healthcare setting with emphasis on care management/discharge planning Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in related Human Services field from an accredited program Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: N/A Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: None Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: None Experience PREFERRED Two (2 ) or more years of experience in acute care or other healthcare setting with emphasis on care management/discharge planning Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in related Human Services field from an accredited program Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: N/A Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: None Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran