Position Summary:The primary purpose of your job position is responsible or assist in coordinating a patient's release from the facility to their home or another facility, such as hospice. The discharge planner reviews the patient’s case and determines the best choice in services to meet the medical and social needs of the resident. The discharge planner coordinates services and staff needed to ensure a safe and completion of transfer.
: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
- Assist and coordinate with the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the discharge of the resident.
- Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning services and staffing care for discharging.
- Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
- Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
- Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
- Coordinate discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
- Interview residents/families as necessary and in a private setting.
- Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director.
- Assist resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
- Arrange transportation to other facilities when necessary.
- Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
- Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. Provide direct assistance and support to residents/families with the process of application, submission, and coordination with the relevant programs and their offices.
- Obtain information concerning the resident’s personal and family problems, past illnesses, etc., by developing a Social Service Data Record.
- Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions at least annually.
- Record and maintain documentation related to discharge of residents.
- Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.
- Compile information on discharge plans and present to appropriate committee as required.
- Make routine visits to residents and perform services as necessary.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the discharge processes and department.
- Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
- Assist in making appointments for the resident/family as requested or appropriate.
- Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required.
- Assist with evaluation of social and family information and assist in determining plan for social treatment.
- Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident.
- Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the consultant or Administrator.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Must have, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
· Associate’ s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
· At minimum, 1 year experience in a healthcare facility, preferably in social services or nursing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
