Title: Discharge Planner

Location: Fountain Valley

Department: Care Coordination

Status: Part-time

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $31.25/hour - $45.32/hour 

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

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 Discharge Planner 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Apply knowledge of community resources available in meeting patient discharge needs.
2. Manage discharge planning arrangements timely and efficiently as delegated by Nurse Care Manager.
3. Communicate effectively with patients / families / significant others, providers and payor sources.
4. Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to discharge planning needs.
5. Follow company policies, procedures and directives.
6. Interact in a positive and constructive manner.
7. Prioritize and multitask.
8. Compliance to discharge planning standard work.
9. Ability to be at work and be on time.
10. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
11. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
12. Ability to prioritize and multitask.

*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.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 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.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• 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