Discharge Planner - Per Diem Van Nuys Southern California Hospitals Los Angeles
Overview
The Discharge Planner leads discharge planning by coordinating social services and advocating for patient needs. This role involves interviews and assessments while collaborating with families and medical teams. It ensures comprehensive documentation and clear communication of care plans.
What You'll Do11
- 1Interview patients and significant others to gather social and emotional information
- 2Conduct social assessments and determine appropriate service referrals
- 3Communicate findings to physicians and multidisciplinary teams
- 4Arrange community resources and financial assistance arrangements
- 5Maintain accurate medical records with clear documentation
- 6Provide culturally sensitive care respecting diverse backgrounds
- 7Lead interdisciplinary rounds to improve patient outcomes
- 8Ensure HIPAA compliance during all patient interactions
- 9Develop individualized discharge plans based on patient assessments
- 10Collaborate with hospital departments on complex case management
- 11Track and report on patient disposition metrics
Requirements11
- 15+ years building social service programs with Spark and Airflow
- 2Computer Proficiency and literacy in healthcare systems
- 3Knowledge of CMS Medicare/Medi-Cal regulations
- 4Familiarity with Joint Commission standards
- 5Ability to obtain de-escalation certification upon hire
- 6SAMA Certification required after initial recertification
- 7Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles employees
- 8One year healthcare experience preferred
- 9Bilingual skills in English and another language
- 10Frequent walking and standing throughout the workday
- 11Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
Salary Insight
$75k per year
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