Discharge Planner
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Job Location:
Saint Joseph, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Facility Name: Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center
Position: Discharge Planner
Shift:Part Time Days
Schedule: Flexible hours occasional on call and weekends as needed
Your experience matters
More about our team: Mosaic Life Care provides Inpatient Rehabilitation/Post-Acute Care in St. Joseph MO. Therapy plays a very important role in recovery from a life-altering injury or illness. We offer a hospital-based physical rehabilitation program for the treatment of those who have experienced a debilitating injury or illness. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!
What were looking for:We are looking for a dynamic Discharge Planner who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
What you will do in this role:
Discharge planning is the process of transitioning a patient from one level of care to the next. Ideally discharge plans are individualized instructions provided to the patient as they move from the hospital to home or instructions provided to subsequent healthcare providers. Discharge planner reports off to the Social Work team and staff.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Communicates effectively and routinely with patients families medical staff nursing staff other caregivers when arranging follow-up care
Keeps track of all Medicare forms and consent forms
Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources including transportation housing healthcare and social/spiritual services and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
Consults with healthcare team members to promote monitor and evaluate compliance with patients treatment plan
Interviews and assesses patients and/or patients family caregivers and/or legal representatives
Determines prioritizes provides and/or arrange
Qualifications:
Education: High school graduate higher education preferred.
Certifications: Handle With Care within 30 days of Hire.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
