What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISCHARGE PLANNER - EAMC CASE MANAGEMENT position at East Alabama Health?
EAMC MISSION
- At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.
- Identifies and assesses patients in need of services to meet their medical, psychosocial and financial needs. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through timely, efficient and appropriate discharges. Meets Department professional development standards. Works as a team member to develop appropriate discharge plans through review of the medical record, conferences with other members of the healthcare team and patient care conferences. This position works in conjunction with Care Coordinators.
- Minimum Education
- Associate Degree RN or Bachelor of Social Work
- Minimum Experience
- 1 year nursing or medical social work experience or applicable internship experience
- Required Registration/License/Certification
- Registered nurse registered in the state of Alabama.
- OR
- Licensed Bachelor of Social Work (LBSW), If not obtained LBSW, must have completed course work with an accredited university for social work. Will allow 6 months from hire to test for licensure in Social Work. Licensure must be obtained within 12 months of hire date.
- Preferred Education
- BSN or BSW
- Preferred Experience
- 2 years nursing or social work experience in case management or medical social work
- Preferred Registration/License/Certification
- Case Management Certification from an Accredited Organization
- Licensed BSW or BSN
