Discharge Planner - Case Management - Per Diem - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System

UTICA, NYPer Diem$28–41/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$28–41/hr

Location

UTICA, NY

Schedule

Per Diem

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Discharge Planner, reporting to the Director of Case Management, establishes appropriate discharge plans for acute care patients, conducts psychosocial assessments, advocates for patients and families, collaborates with nursing staff, and ensures documentation and follow‑up services are arranged.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentAdvocacyCollaborationDocumentationHealth Care Proxy IdentificationCaregiver CoordinationPrimary Care Follow‑Up Arrangement

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field2-3 Years Experience

Full job description

Discharge Planner - Case Management - Per Diem - Days

Department: CASE MGMT

Job Summary

Under 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 Responsibilities

Responsible to perform psychosocial assessments to determine the patient’s discharge planning needs
Participate in progression rounds to report anticipated discharge planning barriers
Act as an advocate for patients and families to ensure that they are aware of resources available to them in the community
Collaborate with the CM/Patient Type Status Nurses to ensure that the patients are in the correct level of care
Responsible to establish an appropriate discharge plan and arrange services to meet the needs of the patient
Ensure that there is clear documentation of the patient’s anticipated discharge planning needs and a final note to ensure that all patient needs are met
Identify if the patient has a Health Care Proxy (HCP) and if not, offer assistance in helping them identify a HCP
Identify a Care giver and inform them of discharge planning arrangements
Ensure that arrangements are made for patient to have primary care follow up appointments or establishing them with primary care
Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in related field

PREFERRED:

2-3 years experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified 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 Details

Req Id 99017

Department CASE MGMT

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 7.50

FTE 0.18

Work Schedule CWAT

Employee Status A7 - Occasional

Union 2005 - CWA

Pay Range $28 - $41 per hour