Discharge Planner PRN Weekdays/Weekends

Embark on a rewarding career with Baptist Medical Center 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.

About the role

The individual in this position 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Completes tasks as assigned by RN or LVN Case Manager and/or SW staff, including making copies, sending faxes, and completing phone calls to arrange post-acute services.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field (required).
• Acute hospital experience (preferred).
• Paramedic, EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant certification (preferred).

Physical demands

• Lift/position up to 25 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 25 lbs of force.
• Frequent sitting.
• Moderate standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending.
• Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, and auditory ability to perform all related duties of the position.

Benefits

At Baptist Medical Center, 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 including 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.