Discharge Planner - Home Care jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Discharge Planner - Home Care coordinates the movement of patients between a hospital or skilled nursing facility and a home care or hospice arrangement. Reviews the patient's case and determines the best choice in services and facility to meet the medical and social needs of the patient. Being a Discharge Planner - Home Care ensures a safe transfer to a setting that meets the patient's needs and coordinates necessary services and staff required to complete the transfer. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Discharge Planner - Home Care typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Discharge Planner - Home Care gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Discharge Planner - Home Care typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Social Worker/Discharge Planner
  • the Chickasaw Nation
  • Ada, OK FULL_TIME
  • Social Worker/Discharge Planner - 12730
    Ada, OK | Health | Full Time
    Posted today | | Apply before September 29, 2024
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    Description

    We are currently looking for a Full Time Social Worker/Discharge Planner to join our Inpatient Case Management and Social Worker Team team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.

    Summary:


    Provides transitional planning (discharge planning), bio-psycho-social assessments and treatment planning. Identifies barriers and coordinates a safe patient discharge.

    Responsibilities:
    • Collaborates with case management for assessing, managing, planning, integrating, discharging coordinating and controlling the functions of care management
    • Provides patient health information necessary for continuation of care to outside healthcare facilities and/or providers, ensuring that all records needed for this process are accurate and valid, while maintaining patient confidentiality, and noting within the patient’s EHR each disclosure
    • Ensures the daily management of social work functions by assessing, planning and organizing social services within a framework of established guidelines/protocols, health status of patients, and available funds/resource
    • Develops and implements the medical social work function to ensure continuity of care, decrease fragmentation of services, and enhance health promotion disease prevention activities
    • Identifies and screens cases, determines the availability of community resources, evaluates the status of the patient’s mental and physical capabilities and provides coordination
    • Provides skilled medical social work and psychosocial services to patients, their families, and/or caregivers
    • Documents in the medical record for the purposes of treatment and referral options and shares clinical information with providers and other health care professionals
    • Coordinates patient discharge with an assurance of coordination of care following discharge
    • Counsels patient/family as necessary and as privately as possible regarding psychosocial and environmental adjustments related to medical conditions
    • Serves as a resource for nurses, providers, and the patient/family during the coordination process and discharge planning
    • Advocates and participates in patient and patient family education i.e., diagnosis, medications and discharge instructions
    • Participates in the development and implentation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities
    • Serves on and/or facilitates department meetings, conferences, committees, and/or workgroups as assigned
    • Assists with orientation, special activities and training on specific procedures, tasks or equipment
    • Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
    • Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
    • Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made
    • Greets and engages with a smile
    • Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
    • Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
    • Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
    • Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
    • Maintains and promotes professionalism
    • Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
    • Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
    • Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
    • Participates in performance improvement activities to measure, assess and improve the quality of assigned work area
    • Performs all other duties as assigned

    Competencies:

    Essential:
    • Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
    • Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
    • Must be able to exert analytical and critical thinking skill
    • Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
    • Prioritizes, meets deadlines and works independently in a high-pressure environment and uses appropriate judgement in upward communication regarding assignments
    • Able to read, understand and apply regulations and policies
    • Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology
    • Applied knowledge of medical coding and billing guidelines
    • Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
    • Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
    • Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
    • Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management


    Skills:

    Essential:
    • Basic Computer skills
    • Intermediate skill using Microsoft Office products


    Experience:

    Essential:
    • 1 year directly related experience

    Education:

    Essential:
    • Bachelors Degree in directly related field

    Essential:
    • Bachelor’s degree in social work

    Credentials:

    Essential:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)
    • Pass general background check

    Nonessential:
    • Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACM)

    Working Conditions:

    Essential:
    • Hospital or Clinic
    • Mix of office/non-office settings
    • Standing up to 100% of shift
    • Walking up to 50% of shift
    • Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
    • Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
    • Pass pre-employment drug test
    • May work evenings, weekends or holidays
  • 26 Days Ago

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Primary Care - Nurse RN - Post Discharge Clinic
  • Mercy
  • Edmond, OK FULL_TIME
  • Up to $2,500 hiring incentive available! Mercy Primary Care Clinic is seeking a full-time (40 hours a week) Registered Nurse to join our Post Discharge team. Clinic Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Care assistant
  • Perfect Fit Home Care
  • Oklahoma, OK FULL_TIME
  • If you want to make a difference and help people, then this is the job for you! We offer competitive pay and flexible scheduling. We provide quality, compassionate care to seniors and disabled adults ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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In Home Caregiver
  • United Home Health care Inc
  • El Reno, OK FULL_TIME
  • Job OverviewAs an In Home Caregiver, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals in their own homes. Your primary responsibility will be to assist client...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Home Health Registered Nurse
  • LifeSpring Home Care
  • Norman, OK FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our home health team! You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of assigned patients, based on agency policies and ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Home Health Aide (HHA)
  • A Path of Care Home Health
  • Coalgate, OK OTHER
  • A Path of Care Home Health of Coalgate, OK is looking to hire a PRN Home Health Aide (HHA). Are you looking for a job that offers flexible hours and meaningful work? Do you want an opportunity to buil...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Community Health Worker 1-2 (conditional)
  • Oklahoma City County Health Department
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Community Health Worker 1-2 (conditional) Location: Oklahoma City, OK Department: Community Health Engagement Posted: 12...
  • 12/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Strategic Planning Coordinator 1 & 2
  • Oklahoma City County Health Department
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Department: Emergency Preparedness Posted: 12/06/2024 Location Name: 2600 NE 63rd Stre...
  • 12/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Airport Rental Car Fleet Driver
  • Managed Labor Solutions
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Have a passion for driving late model cars? Need a flexible schedule? Managed Labor Solutions (MLS), a leading nationwid...
  • 12/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seasonal Package Handler
  • Fedex
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • **Job Description:** **Position Overview:** FedEx is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Seasonal Packa...
  • 12/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Logistics Manager
  • Millwood Public Schools
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Position Type: Administration/Director Date Posted: 7/29/2024 Location: Millwood Public Schools (High-Needs School) Scho...
  • 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Inspector I
  • FASTENER DISTRIBUTION HOLDINGS LLC
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies. With more than 55 years of experi...
  • 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CNA | Flexible Hours | Immediate Start
  • Right at Home
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Do you find joy in helping others? Do you require a flexible schedule? Starting Pay $11.00-$15.00, Certified Nurse Aide,...
  • 12/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SCM Consultant - 5465921
  • Accenture
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading glo...
  • 12/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

Oklahoma City lies along one of the primary corridors into Texas and Mexico, and is a three-hour drive from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The city is in the Frontier Country region in the center of the state, making it an ideal location for state government. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 620.34 square miles (1,606.7 km2), of which 601.11 square miles (1,556.9 km2) is land and 19.23 square miles (49.8 km2) is water. Oklahoma City lies in the Sandstone Hills region of Oklahoma, known for hills of 250 to 400 feet (120 m) and two species of oak: blac...
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Income Estimation for Discharge Planner - Home Care jobs
$63,526 to $78,338
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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