Job Description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

The Discharge Planner works under the director of the RN Case Manager and/or /Social Worker to complete referrals for post-acute services for patients and assists with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree.

• Arranges post-discharge services, creates and follows-up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system,
• Reviews patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures,
• Provides follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge,
• Communicates with patient, families and other members of the care team, completes tasks assigned by Case Manager and Social Work staff,
• Make copies, send faxes, and completes phone calls,
• Completes process reviews or audits as requested.
• Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 6 months in health care environment. Possesses excellent organizational, verbal/written communication skills, problems solving and computer literacy skills. Data Analytics skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Acute hospital experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Paramedic, EMT or Nursing Assistant certifications.
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within 60 days of hire.
  
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North Central Baptist Hospitals Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At North Central Baptist Hospitals, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status