Discharge Planner - Home Care jobs in Pueblo, CO

Discharge Planner - Home Care coordinates the movement of patients between a hospital or skilled nursing facility and a home care or hospice arrangement. Reviews the patient's case and determines the best choice in services and facility to meet the medical and social needs of the patient. Being a Discharge Planner - Home Care ensures a safe transfer to a setting that meets the patient's needs and coordinates necessary services and staff required to complete the transfer. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Discharge Planner - Home Care typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Discharge Planner - Home Care gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Discharge Planner - Home Care typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Labor & Delivery Discharge Planner
  • San Luis Valley Health
  • Alamosa, CO FULL_TIME
  • The salary range displayed represents the typical salary of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

    San Luis Valley Health is seeking a full-time Discharge Planner in our Labor & Delivery department. Reporting to the Director of Care Coordination, the Discharge Planner will also have computer knowledge in Excel and Microsoft applications, and be able to effectively communicate with hospital staff, patients and families, and community members. Spanish speaking is a plus. 

    What You'll Need: 

    • Education/degree in Social Work field or Nursing, preferred.
    • Minimum of two years of care coordination related experience, preferred.
    • Minimum of two years of direct healthcare or social services experience, required, or education equivalent.
    • Computer knowledge in Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access and Internet, preferred.
    • Effective verbal skills to communicate with hospital staff, external agencies, and patients and families, required. 
    • Bilingual preferred.

    What You'll Do: 

    • Responsible for maintaining effective communication with all team members, family, patient, and other medical staff throughout our organization. 
    • Attends regular meetings with the team and departments to discuss the patients’ condition, progression, plans, and goals.
    • Work hand in hand with physician(s) and other team members regarding specific request and/or suggestions. 
    • Communicate with Medical Staff, primary care nurse and other hospital staff regarding discharge planning process prior to discharge for needs of the patient and family members.
    • Facilitates patient transfers to skilled nursing/rehab facilities, to include assistance with obtaining long-term insurance coverage and other resources needed.
    • Ensures the Social Services function complies with all regulatory requirements, provide support/counseling to patients and family members, and develop and/or present educational programs to hospital staff to assist them in identifying the psychosocial needs of the patients.
    • Participates in community committees or functions that are relevant in the networking, outreach programs as needed. 


    We Take Care of Our People

    As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

    • Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
    • Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
    • Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
    • Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
    • Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
    • Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
    • Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
    • Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
    • Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
    • Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.  


    Like to learn more? Click here for more information on our employee benefits program!          

  • 24 Days Ago

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Personal Care Provider
  • Professional Home Health Care
  • Pueblo, CO FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Want a New Career in the Health Care Field? We at Professional Home Health Care Inc. would like to provide training to allow you to become a part of the rewarding world of Home Health Care. Full and p...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Part Time
  • Giving Home Health Care
  • Fort Garland, CO PART_TIME
  • Since 2012, Giving Home Health Care has helped individuals impacted by conditions contracted while working in nuclear energy programs for the Department of Energy achieve compassionate and personalize...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Part Time
  • Giving Home Health Care
  • Blanca, CO PART_TIME
  • Since 2012, Giving Home Health Care has helped individuals impacted by conditions contracted while working in nuclear energy programs for the Department of Energy achieve compassionate and personalize...
  • 1 Month Ago

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RN / LPN Pediatric Home Health Nurse
  • Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
  • Pueblo, CO FULL_TIME
  • Angels of Care Home Health is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Pueblo, CO and surrounding areas. Angels of Care has been caring for the medically fragile commu...
  • 4 Days Ago

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URGENT Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Healthcare
  • Amazing Care Home Health Services
  • Pueblo, CO FULL_TIME
  • Amazing Care Home Health agency serves the entire Front Range of Colorado with 4 locations. The amazing part of this story is we did not use the standard growth-focused model, but we focused on the tw...
  • 4 Days Ago

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430-CO-RN-Tele/PCU (4 East) + float to M/S (NIGHTS)
  • TotalMed
  • Pueblo, CO
  • We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Telemetry for a travel assignment in Pueblo Colorado.
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Medication Assistant (QMAP)
  • Staff Today
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Certified Medication Assistant (QMAP) to work at a facility in Pueblo, C...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Temp El Centro Staff
  • City of Pueblo, CO
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Salary: $14.42 - $14.80 Hourly Location : Pueblo, CO Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Job Number: 2402-1234 Department: Park...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seasonal Rides Leader
  • City of Pueblo, CO
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Salary: $15.00 - $16.60 Hourly Location : Pueblo, CO Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Job Number: 2402-P995K Department: Par...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Temp Recreation Specialist - Sports
  • City of Pueblo, CO
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Salary: $17.90 Hourly Location : Pueblo, CO Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Job Number: 2402-1234 Department: Parks & Recre...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seasonal Rides Staff
  • City of Pueblo, CO
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Salary: $14.42 - $14.80 Hourly Location : Pueblo, CO Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Job Number: 2402-1234 Department: Park...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Host Home Provider / Family Caregiver - Pueblo Co.
  • Mosaic
  • Pueblo, CO
  • We are currently seeking host home providers in: Florence, Canon City, and Pueblo Are you looking for a meaningful work ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Technologist I Certified
  • UCHealth
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo Department: 5 SW Labor & Delivery FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0....
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pueblo /ˈpwɛbloʊ/ is a home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. The population was 106,595 in 2010 census, making it the 267th most populous city in the United States and the 9th largest in Colorado. Pueblo is the heart of the Pueblo Metropolitan Statistical Area, totaling over 160,000 people and an important part of the Front Range Urban Corridor. As of 2014, Pueblo is the primary city of the Pueblo–Cañon City combined statistical area (CSA) totaling approximately 208,000 people, making it the 134th largest in the nat...
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