Discharge Planner - Per Diem - Days

About the Role

The Discharge Planner is responsible for establishing an appropriate discharge plan for patients in the acute care hospital setting under the direction of the Director of Case Management.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments to determine the patient’s discharge planning needs.
• Participate in progression rounds to report anticipated discharge planning barriers.
• Act as an advocate for patients and families to ensure they are aware of available community resources.
• Collaborate with CM/Patient Type Status Nurses to ensure patients are in the correct level of care.
• Establish an appropriate discharge plan and arrange services to meet patient needs.
• Ensure clear documentation of the patient’s anticipated discharge planning needs and a final note confirming all needs are met.
• Identify if the patient has a Health Care Proxy (HCP) and, if not, offer assistance in helping them identify one.
• Identify a caregiver and inform them of discharge planning arrangements.
• Arrange for patients to have primary care follow-up appointments or establish them with primary care.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (required).
• 2-3 years of experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning (preferred).

Pay

$28 - $41 per hour

Schedule

• Shift: Days
• Shift Hours Worked: 8.50
• FTE: 0.2 (Occasional)
• Work Schedule: CWAT