Discharge Planner - Social Work

Overview:

• Department: Social Work Services

• Schedule: Fill Time days, 8am to 4:30pm

• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital

• Location: Evanston, IL 60201

 

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the coordination of the various activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager/Social Worker assist with development and implementations of discharge plans. Assists with case management referrals and authorizations. Maintains and coordinates Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and files them accordingly or as per facility’s procedure.  Assists with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan. 

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required qualifications

1.     Knowledge of Discharge Planning/ Utilization Management / Case Management terminology and functions, in both managed care and non-managed care environments.

2.     Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge.

3.     High School Diploma required.

 

Preferred qualifications:

 

1.     Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current preferred.

2.     Associates degree or LVN license preferred.

3.     Experience in the hospital setting preferred.

Pay Transparency:

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.00 to $23.17. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

 

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity: