POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides timely and effective discharge planning and coordination of related services to provide a safe comprehensive cost effective discharge plan. The plan includes referrals to appropriate healthcare providers and community resources for continuity of care and to ease the patient�s transition through the continuum of care. Provides coordination of healthcare services for patients to meet healthcare requirements in a cost-effective manner. Participates in a collaborative process with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options and services to meet individual�s health care needs while promoting quality, cost-effective outcomes. Participates in the utilization review process for patients. Demonstrates knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines in accordance with policies, procedures, mission and objectives.

POSITION DUTIES:

Collaborate with members of health care team to monitor and evaluate service options.
Act as a liaison/patient advocate and influence interactions to ensure high quality patient care. Facilitate complex patient�s movement along the health care continuum.
Provide timely coordination of services.
Identify, report and document possible delays in service and avoidable delays.
Implement customer-focused processes. Participate in PI activities within specific environment.
Maintain current documentation of all interactions with patient, family, physicians, case managers and outside agencies.
Complete discharge assessment, planning and implementation of complex patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Function as a member of a multidisciplinary care management team.
Assess patient�s resources and make referrals to community or internal services.
Act as resource person for other members of healthcare team. Assist in orientation and in-service training.
Participate in planning and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Work with healthcare team in development of treatment plans for their select group of patients.

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