Position Overview
Summary:
The Discharge Planner is responsible for negotiating, procuring, and coordinating appropriate services and resources needed by patients after the acute inpatient phase. This role is capable of performing non-complex discharge planning tasks, such as returning patients to nursing homes, ordering durable medical equipment (DME), coordinating Home Health services, and faxing referrals to placements.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Assists with appropriate interventions, working collaboratively with all healthcare team members regarding the need for discharge planning and available options.Provides education as needed to enhance the healthcare team’s knowledge of case management services.Coordinates discharge plans to ensure the complete and expedient movement of patients across the continuum of care.F...