Discharge Planner LPN

Discharge Planner LPN

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Day Shift - either 4 10s or 5 8s

Responsible for facilitating all patient discharges and transfers from the Inpatient Unit. The Discharge Planner functions as coordinator of discharge plans, collaborating with the patient and caregiver, the patient's care team, outside facilities and DME vendors, to ensure safe and timely patient discharges and transfers.

Education and Experience

• Active Georgia Nursing License
• 2-3 years RN/LPN experience in a clinical setting
• Specialized experience or certifications in related field; oncology preferred
• Superb customer service, telephone, and communication skills
• Ability to show compassion to a diversified group of oncology patients
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must possess the ability to utilize clinical reasoning while ensuring that coordination of services are done in a timely manner
• Demonstrates sound knowledge and actions in the care and decision making for the oncology patient population and seeks guidance appropriately
• Possesses a basic knowledge of personal computer and software for word processing and/or good keyboard skills preferred, or the ability to enter and retrieve data from relevant computer systems

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.