Discharge Planning Coordinator - LVN - Case Management - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

About the role

Keck Medicine of USC is a community creating a lasting impact in healthcare, and every team member contributes to a culture built on growth, collaboration, and well-being – because Together, We Are Limitless.

Responsibilities

• Partners with members of the Continuum of Care team both case managers and social workers (RN Case Manager, SW Case Manager) in an effort to provide patients and family members a smooth, coordinated patient transition from hospital to home and/or the next level of care.
• Prompts communication among the Continuum of Care team to ensure appropriate discharge plans are communicated to patients and families during hospitalization and post-discharge to ensure continuity and identify clinical barriers.
• Utilizes multiple referral platforms such as Enso care, e-fax and phone calls etc. to review post-acute referrals, and provides timely follow-up on all referrals.
• Communicates the discharge plan, status of plan to members of the Continuum of Care team, including allied health care team members. Participates in triad huddles and in the provisioning of assignments of the triad team.
• Contacts post-acute care facilities as directed by the Continuum of Care team to assess bed availability, submit referrals, and hold beds. Utilizes multiple referral platforms such as faxing, Enso care etc. to facilitate referrals.
• Coordinates all non-clinical aspects of the discharge planning process as assigned (i.e. durable medical equipment, homeless shelters, non-clinical letters, transportation) reporting any psychosocial needs, barriers or challenges to the appropriate Continuum of Care team member.
• Documents appropriately following departmental standards in the electronic Medical Record.
• Assists with transfer of patients for lateral and/or acute services.
• Supports the Continuum of Care team with arranging transportation using Taxi, Ride Share, ambulance etc.
• Supports the clinical process for transfer from one level of care to another as medically indicated by the patient’s needs. Able to apply clinical knowledge to reference InterQual Discharge Screens and clinical stability for discharge/transition to the next appropriate level of care.
• Completes clinical authorization process for the discharge medications.

Requirements

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Nursing Completion of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Req 2 years 2-3 years’ clinical experience.
• Req Typing 40-55 WPM. Experience with computer data entry.
• Req Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Req Good organizational skills.
• Req Strong command of the English language.
• Req Good customer service skills.
• Req Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of discharge planning processes and protocols.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $28.00 – $47.75.

Schedule

Floating between assignments and between Keck and Norris hospitals is required for management of department needs. On-call, weekend coverage and rotation to manage the discharge needs of the patients within the organization is expected.