Discharge Planner
Discharge Planner
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Job Description
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care lab and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program including health dental vision life disability retirement onsite Early Education Center (employee discount) attractive working conditions and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by the Joint Commission and has received the Gold Seal of approval.
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Experience Required
- Identify and coordinate patient care needs in anticipation of the next site of care after hospitalization
- Provide guidance for clinical coordination and collaboration among multidisciplinary caregivers
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessment and review clinical needs of patients as they transition to the next level of care
- Collaborate with physicians nurses and the care team to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning
- Utilize clinical knowledge to participate in treatment plan discussion with clinical teams
- Identify and connect patients to services and resources available to them
- Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and communitybased programs
- Coordinates care authorization process with insurers
- Communicate with Utilization Review staff on any denials issues or barriers to discharge
Education Requirements
- RN or BSW
License/Certification Requirements
- RN or BSW
- Licensed in the State of NJ
Special Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience in diverse clinical settings Licensed in the State of NJ
- Prior case management /discharge planning experience preferred
- Prior experience with EPCI EMR and AllScripts is preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal state and local laws that govern health care and case management.
Employment Type
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