Mohawk Valley Health System
Discharge Planner - Case Management - Full Time - Days
Mohawk Valley Health System, Utica, New York, United States, 13501
Discharge Planner - Case Management - Full Time - Days
Under the direction of the Director of Case Management, the Discharge Planner is responsible for establishing an appropriate discharge plan for patients in the acute care hospital setting. Core Job Responsibilities
Responsible to 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 that they are aware of resources available to them in the community. Collaborate with the CM/Patient Type Status Nurses to ensure that the patients are in the correct level of care. Responsible to establish an appropriate discharge plan and arrange services to meet the needs of the patient. Ensure that there is clear documentation of the patient's anticipated discharge planning needs and a final note to ensure that all patient needs are met. Identify if the patient has a Health Care Proxy (HCP) and if not, offer assistance in helping them identify a HCP. Identify a Caregiver and inform them of discharge planning arrangements. Ensure that arrangements are made for patient to have primary care follow up appointments or establishing them with primary care. Perform other duties as required. Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in related field. PREFERRED: 2-3 years experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning. Licensure/Certification Requirements
Disclaimer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details
Req Id 95001 Department CASE MANAGEMENT Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2005 - CWA Pay Range $27 - $40 Per Hour Nearest Major Market: Utica
Under the direction of the Director of Case Management, the Discharge Planner is responsible for establishing an appropriate discharge plan for patients in the acute care hospital setting. Core Job Responsibilities
Responsible to 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 that they are aware of resources available to them in the community. Collaborate with the CM/Patient Type Status Nurses to ensure that the patients are in the correct level of care. Responsible to establish an appropriate discharge plan and arrange services to meet the needs of the patient. Ensure that there is clear documentation of the patient's anticipated discharge planning needs and a final note to ensure that all patient needs are met. Identify if the patient has a Health Care Proxy (HCP) and if not, offer assistance in helping them identify a HCP. Identify a Caregiver and inform them of discharge planning arrangements. Ensure that arrangements are made for patient to have primary care follow up appointments or establishing them with primary care. Perform other duties as required. Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in related field. PREFERRED: 2-3 years experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning. Licensure/Certification Requirements
Disclaimer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details
Req Id 95001 Department CASE MANAGEMENT Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2005 - CWA Pay Range $27 - $40 Per Hour Nearest Major Market: Utica