Discharge Planner

Full Time, Days

About the Role

Embark on a rewarding career with The Hospitals of Providence - Trans Mountain Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

This individual works under the direction of the RN and/or Social Worker to complete referrals for post-acute services for patients, and assists with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree.

Responsibilities

• Arrange post-discharge services; create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system
• Makes referrals for post-acute services under the direction of the RN Case Manager or Social Work (SW) staff, utilizing the electronic Tenet Case Management system
• Provides patients and families with choices of post-acute providers per Tenet policy
• Responds to post-acute providers timely, and completes referrals per Tenet policy
• Review patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures
• Provide follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge
• Documents and communicates all elements of the post-acute referral to the RN Case Manager or SW, and the healthcare team, patient/family and post-acute providers
• Communicate with patients, families and other members of the care team
• Completes tasks as assigned by RN or LVN Case Manager and/or SW staff
• Makes copies, sends faxes, and completes phone calls to arrange post-acute services and to ensure that appropriate hospital information is communicated to post-acute providers
• Documents all referrals and tasks in the Tenet Case Management system per Tenet policy
• Provides patients and healthcare team information regarding resources and benefits available to the patient along with the economic impact of care options
• Completes process reviews or audits as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Compliance

• Adheres to federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation requirements impacting case management scope of services
• Adheres to department structure and staffing, policies, and procedures to comply with the CMS Conditions of Participation and Tenet policies

Qualifications

• Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Required: 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field. Preferred: Acute hospital experience
• Certifications: Preferred: Paramedic, EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant

Benefits

At The Hospitals of Providence - Trans Mountain Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

About the Organization

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a children's hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families' specific healthcare needs.