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)
Come join the Cape Regional Health System team! Cape Regional Health offers a competitive package, which includes highly competitive pay, outstanding health benefits (medical, prescription and dental) for you and your eligible dependents, company-paid life insurance, retirement benefit, paid time off, other voluntary benefits (i.e., additional life, cancer, accident, flexible spending account), tuition assistance and career advancement opportunities.
We seek to hire an experienced Acute Care Discharge Planner (RN or SW) who will embrace our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our community.
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