Assistant Discharge Planner - Hudson Valley – Full Time - Day Shift

About the role

Setting Standards, Changing Lives Make a lasting impression on patients at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital as an Assistant Discharge Planner. As a Member Of Our Team, You'll Discover What Sets Us Apart - Passion For The Individuals And Families In Our Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitating successful discharge plans which are critical to LOS reduction and patient flow.
• Locate resources, rapidly respond to requests by Care Management, Social Work, and Unit Staff.
• Provide a high level of customer service to patients when preparing for discharge.
• Make regular rounds of all patients to assure that assigned treatment plans are being implemented as determined by the treatment team.
• Work closely with Care Management and Social Work to assure proper and timely discharges of patients.
• Ensure communication is relayed on discharge plan details to the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting (volunteer and internship time is acceptable).
• Strong interpersonal skills