Discharge Planner - Home Care jobs in New Jersey

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)

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INPATIENT TRANSITIONAL CASE MANAGER - DISCHARGE PLANNER
  • Cooper University Health Care
  • Camden, NJ FULL_TIME
  • INPATIENT TRANSITIONAL CASE MANAGER - DISCHARGE PLANNER Camden, NJ Job ID 18406 Job Type Full Time Shift Day Specialty Social Work
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    About us

    At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

    Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.


    Short Description

    Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families.

    Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.

    Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs. Coordinates care authorization process with insurers.

    Coordinates specific details of patient's hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.


    Experience Required

    3 - 5 years health care experience preferred


    Education Requirements

    Requires a Master Degree in Social Work (MSW)/ or BSW or a licensed RN, BSN preferred


    License/Certification Requirements

    Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred.

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    Current NJ RN License

    ACM (American Case Management Association) preffered

    CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preffered

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    Cooper University Health Care complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people, or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

    Cooper University Health Care provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, including qualified sign language interpreters, large print or audio communications, free language services, and written materials in different languages.

     

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DISCHARGE PLANNER
  • UHS
  • SUMMIT, NJ OTHER
  • Responsibilities Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commis...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Discharge Planner
  • Cape Regional Health System
  • Cape May, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Cape Regional Health System is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. We seek to hire an experienced Acute Care Discharge Planner (RN or SW...
  • 1 Month Ago

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SOCIAL WORKER/DISCHARGE PLANNER
  • Cape Regional Health System
  • Cape May, NJ PER_DIEM
  • As the Social Worker/Discharge Planner, you will: Identify and coordinate patient care needs in anticipation of the next site of care after hospitalization. Provide guidance for clinical coordination,...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Care Coordinator (Navigator) Hospital at Home and Care After Discharge
  • VIRTUA
  • Pennsauken, NJ PART_TIME
  • Job Summary:The Hospital at Home and Care After Discharge programs focused Care Coordinator will assess and identify qualifying patients utilizing defined social and clinical eligibility criteria for ...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Discharge Planner - Social Work Services
  • Prime Healthcare Services
  • Denville, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Location US-NJ-Boonton Township ID 2024-162045 Category Admin Position Type Full Time Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt OverviewAt Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed t...
  • 8 Days Ago

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DISCHARGE PLANNER
  • UHS
  • Anchorage, AK
  • Responsibilities Discharge Planner - Join Our Team at North Star Behavioral Health North Star Behavioral Health, Alaska'...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Discharge Planner
  • Franciscan Health
  • Lafayette, IN
  • Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus 1701 South Creasy Lane Lafayette, Indiana 47905 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries an...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Discharge Planner
  • WVU Medicine
  • Glen Dale, WV
  • Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Discharge Planner
  • St. John's Riverside Hospital
  • Yonkers, NY
  • Overview: St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizin...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Discharge Planner
  • Naphcare, Inc.
  • Oregon City, OR
  • Overview: NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire Discharge Planner just like you to join our team at the Clackam...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Discharge Planner
  • Naphcare, Inc.
  • Fort Pierce, FL
  • Overview: NaphCare is hiring an experienced Medical Discharge Planner just like you to join our team at the St. Lucie Co...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Discharge Planner
  • HC&N Healthcare Solutions
  • Nashville, TN
  • Discharge Planner Job Description: The position requires attending daily morning meetings. weekly UR meetings, leading, ...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Discharge Planner
  • NaphCare
  • Fort Pierce, FL
  • Overview NaphCare is hiring an experienced Medical Discharge Planner just like you to join our team at the St. Lucie Cou...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Discharge Planner - Home Care jobs
$75,332 to $92,896

Discharge Planner - Home Care in New London, CT
Transitional care has become an important service within the home care industry due to the dedicated care at home that many patients require to recuperate and avoid a trip back to the hospital following a discharge.
January 23, 2020
Discharge Planner - Home Care in Poughkeepsie, NY
Hospitals are blocking access to discharge planners.
February 01, 2020
Discharge Planner - Home Care in Fort Wayne, IN
And nowhere is that more true than with hospital dischargers.
December 15, 2019