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Job ID89172

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The Discharge Planner provides, coordinates and facilitates patient discharge planning in collaboration with other health care professionals focusing on the smooth transition of patients from hospital care to home or other care facilities. Ensures that post-hospital care plans are comprehensive, understood, and effectively implemented. In addition, the Discharge Planner may provide administrative support within Case Management as requested.

Additional Information

Department Name: Case Management Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week. Shift: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, some remote work is possible.

Qualifications

Education:High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience:One (1) year experience assisting patients and families or related healthcare/community customer service experience. Equivalency:A relevant Associate's or Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE *No direct patient care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. 1.Coordinates with team members, patients and families to develop discharge plans that address patients' specific needs and ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home or care facility. 2.Arranges for post-discharge services, such as home care, therapies, or durable medical equipment (DME), ensuring all necessary services are in place before the patient is discharged. 3.Schedules, arranges, and facilitates post-acute care referrals or follow-up appointments with outpatient clinics, primary care providers and specialists as needed. 4.Educates patients and families on the discharge process, including follow-up appointments, DME instructions and basic care instructions to ensure compliance and reduce readmission rates. 5.Reviews patient insurance coverage and benef ts to ensure post-discharge services and equipment are covered and addresses routine financial concerns with patients and families. 6.Liaises with social services, community resources, and support groups to provide patients and families with access to additional support and resources needed post-discharge. 7.Documents discharge planning process in the patient's medical record, ensuring accuracy and completeness for legal, regulatory, and billing purposes. 8.Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, share insights, and develop strategies to address challenges in the discharge planning process.