Discharge Planner - Franciscan Health : Job Details

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Perform screening interviews to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions in order to inform patient treatment plans.
• Educate patients and their caregivers about extended care facilities, home health agencies and other resources as appropriate, to transition patients along the continuum of care.
• Mobilize community resources, services, and equipment needed to assist in meeting patient and family post-discharge needs.
• Document patient care information and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Develop discharge plans, identifying the post-discharge needs of the patient and target appropriate resources for follow-up care, in collaboration with the patient, family and multidisciplinary care team to make the transition as smooth as possible for patients along the continuum of care.
• Serve as after hours contact for hospital-related discharge planning, on a rotation basis.
• Collaborate with a case manager and multidisciplinary treatment team to individualize each patient's treatment needs in order to achieve defined goals for improved patient outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Health and/or Human Services required
• Bachelor's Degree in social work preferred
• Case Management and patient care experience preferred

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:Never or RarelyEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.