What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker/Discharge Planner- Full time position at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional?
Social Worker/Discharge Planner- Full Time
About Us
Come and join the Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional team. We offer a compensation package that includes highly competitive pay, outstanding health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision, for you and your eligible dependents) company-paid life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, other voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and On-site Early Education Center (10% tuition employee discount.)
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. We seek to hire an experienced Acute Care Discharge Planner (RN or SW) who will embrace our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our community.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and coordinate patient care needs in anticipation of the next site of care after hospitalization.
- Guide clinical coordination, and collaboration among multidisciplinary caregivers.
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessment and review the 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 community-based 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
- Minimum of 2 years experience in diverse clinical settings
- Licensed in the State of NJ
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Prior case management /discharge planning experience preferred
- Prior experience with Cerner EMR and All Scripts is preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that govern health care and case management.
Location: Cooper University Health Care · Care Management
Schedule: Full Time, Days, M-F, some weekends
