Discharge Planner, Care Coordination - PD/Days (8hr) - Fountain Valley
Location: Fountain Valley, California
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Per Diem
Job Listing: ORA003474
Position Summary:
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.
The position is accountable for the coordination and execution of an appropriate and timely discharge plan for a designated caseload of patients. The discharge planner, under the direction of the Care Manager and order of the physician, collaborates with the patient/family/significant other and members of the health care team, to ensure a safe and effective transition through the continuum of care.
Pay Range: $29/hr
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Experience/Education:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of discharge planning experience in an Acute Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask, prioritize, and mobilize community resources efficiently, is highly desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with a commitment to provide excellent customer service is essential.
- Minimum of an Associate degree required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Health Sciences, or licensure as an LVN preferred
- Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card
- Healthcare related Certificate preferred
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