Discharge Planner - Care Management - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
United States, Virginia, South Hill
Jan 13, 2025
The Discharge Planner is proficient with Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance rules/regulations for nursing facility level and skilled level of care for placement/post hospitalization. This job requires knowledge of appropriate resources (community) for post hospitalization care. This job requires a critical thinker able to work independently while interacting with multiple Healthcenter individuals. This job requires superior people skills in stressful situations. This job also requires excellent oral/written language competency and computer proficient with typing. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: None Experience PREFERRED Two (2+) or more years of experience in acute care or other healthcare setting with emphasis on care management/discharge planning Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services field from an accredited program Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: N/A Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: None Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Workday Day (United States of America) EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.