What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner - Full Time - Days position at Mohawk Valley Health System?
Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Director of Case Management, the Discharge Planner is responsible for establishing an appropriate discharge plan for patient’s in the acute care hospital setting. Core Job ResponsibilitiesResponsible to perform psychosocial assessments to determine the patient’s discharge planning needsParticipate in progression rounds to report anticipated discharge planning barriersAct as an advocate for patients and families to ensure that they are aware of resources available to them in the communityCollaborate with the CM / Patient Type Status Nurses to ensure that the patients are in the correct level of careResponsible to establish an appropriate discharge plan and arrange services to meet the needs of the patientEnsure that there is clear documentation of the patient’s anticipated discharge planning needs and a final note to ensure that all patient needs are metIdentify if the patient has a Health Care Proxy (HCP) and if not, offer assistance in helping them identify a HCPIdentify a Care giver and inform them of discharge planning arrangementsEnsure that arrangements are made for patient to have primary care follow up appointments or establishing them with primary carePerform other duties as required.Education / Experience RequirementsREQUIRED : Bachelor's Degree in related fieldPREFERRED : 2-3 years experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning preferred Licensure / Certification RequirementsDisclaimerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.Job DetailsReq Id 93398Department CASE MANAGEMENTShift DaysShift Hours Worked 7.50FTE 0.94Work Schedule CWATEmployee Status A1 - Full-TimeUnion 2005 - CWAPay Range $27 - $38 / Hourly
Salary : $27 - $38
