Discharge Planner
Cherokee Nation
Overview GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Discharge Planner (DCP) assesses patients at admission and coordinates a safe, timely discharge plan. Working with the patient, family, and care team, the DCP ensures medical and psychosocial needs are identified and supported for a smooth transition of care. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, or a related health field; no substitutions.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a related role. COMPETENCIES
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organization and Time Management.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to Detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within one (1) year of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Social Worker Associate (LSWA), or Registered Nurse (RN) is preferred but not required; any licensure held must be maintained throughout employment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.
The Discharge Planner (DCP) assesses patients at admission and coordinates a safe, timely discharge plan. Working with the patient, family, and care team, the DCP ensures medical and psychosocial needs are identified and supported for a smooth transition of care. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, or a related health field; no substitutions.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a related role. COMPETENCIES
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organization and Time Management.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to Detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within one (1) year of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Social Worker Associate (LSWA), or Registered Nurse (RN) is preferred but not required; any licensure held must be maintained throughout employment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.
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