INPATIENT DISCHARGE PLANNER

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $23.55

JOB SUMMARY

+ The Discharge Planner partners with the Unit C3, nursing, Social Worker and providers to ensure a discharge plan is created and keeps the care team, patient and family updated on the discharge plan. It is their responsibility to be knowledgeable of discharge and pay specific utilization criteria in order to ensure patients’ needs are fully met with resources at the time of discharge. The Discharge Planner will also be aware of the continuum of care beyond the patient’s inpatient stay.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Missions of Blessing Health Systems. ICARE standards must be demonstrated. Adherence to Code of Conduct and other policies is required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education/Training/Experience:

+ REQUIRED:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field.

+ PREFERRED:

+ Pay Status:

+ NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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