Discharge Planner

Job TitleFacilitates the transition of a patient and family from one environment to another by providing them with a comprehensive continuous plan of care; e.g., arranging transportation, preparing information to facilitate patient's movement to the most appropriate level of care.QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience Requirements: BSW, Bachelor's degree, or LPN required; Screening and assessment skills and expertise in care coordination and/or utilization management in a health care setting required. Five or more years of related experience may be substituted for the credentials.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.Licensure/Certification/Registration: Active and current appropriate licensure through the Department of Professional Regulation, State of Florida as indicated.