Discharge Planner - Case Management - Full Time 8 hours Days (8:00AM to 4:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Discharge Planner

This position involves discharge planning evaluations and interventions with patients/families under the direction of Case Managers and Social Workers. Under the direction of clinical staff, the Discharge Planner performs multiple activities that support the movement and transitions of patients out of the acute care hospital setting, using current knowledge of hospital processes and community services. It involves frequent contact with patients and families, hospital staff and community resources, agency, facility and /or payor representatives. Serves as a liaison to external case managers, review organizations, insurance companies, and around discharge planning. This position requires flexibility of days and hours.

Education: High School or equivalent. Preferred Bachelor's Degree In social work.

Work Experience: Preferred 1 year In an acute health care setting, or if a new graduate, field placement experience in an acute health care setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Exemplary communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with emphasis on customer service toward patients, families, community providers and payors. Type a minimum of 40 wpm preferred. Strong computer skills. Ability to manage activities and multiple priorities within complex systems. Tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty, and change. Ability to function in unstructured environments. Ability to think creatively while keeping safety as the priority.

Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association. Workplace Violence Training Program Within 6 months of hire. Preferred Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA)

Pay Transparency: The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 - $45.20. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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