Discharge Planner
North Alabama Medical Center · Florence, AL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Discharge planning is the process of transitioning a patient from one level of care to the next. Ideally, discharge plans are individualized instructions provided to the patient as they move from the hospital to home or instructions provided to subsequent healthcare providers. Discharge planner reports off to the Case Management team and staff.
Responsibilities
- Communicates effectively and routinely with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, other caregivers when arranging follow-up care
- Keeps track of all Medicare forms and consent forms
- Assists with discharge planning and processes
- Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan
- Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress
- Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan
- Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives
- Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions
- Assisting with group activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Compensation & Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
Reports to: Director of Case Management