Discharge Coordinator jobs in Maine

Discharge Coordinator directs daily operation of record processing to ensure that discharge records are properly received, organized, and forwarded to the appropriate physician for completion. Audits medical records to guarantee compliance with institution standards, procedures and policies. Being a Discharge Coordinator may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Discharge Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Discharge Planner
  • MaineHealth
  • Sanford, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    ~ 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Day shift ~

     Maine state licensure to practice as a LSW or MHRT/C is required

    The Discharge Planner has the responsibility to carry out a full range of aftercare and discharge planning service under the guidance and direction of the Inpatient Unit Team. The role of the Discharge Planners is to maintain comprehensive knowledge based of agencies, organizations, and resources within the referral community. The specific discharge planning needs of each patient shall be identified by collaboration with the unit treatment team and may include patient interviews, record reviews, and participation in network and discharge planning meetings. The Adult Discharge Planner has the responsibility of assisting the assigned social worker with securing housing, assisting in completion of Maine Care applications, case management or other community supports for those patients who require special assistance or have significant discharge planning needs, which may extend their hospitalization. The Children/Adolescent Discharge Planner will assist the assigned social worker in completing of required residential placement applications (ITRT) and case management or other community supports for those patients who require special assistance or have significant discharge planning needs, which may extend their hospitalization. The Discharge planner shall also provide reciprocal relations with county providers by serving as a liaison from the hospital and by making regular visits to various community programs when applicable. They shall also be expected to provide support to units when the social worker is unable to be there.

    The Discharge Planner will support the hospital’s Performance Improvement Plan by actively participating in multidisciplinary performance improvement teams. This individual will contribute to the ongoing continuing education programs and effectively communicate with all customers, both internal and external. Actively participate in Gemba presentations, development of team key performance indicators, data collection and problem-solving to improve quality and outcomes.

    Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

      1. Education: Preferred Bachelor’s degree in related field.
      2. License/Certifications: LSW license or MHRT-c required.
      3. Experience: 5 years of relevant experience may be considered in substitution. Experience in healthcare required. Psychiatric setting, preferred.

    Additional Information

    With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

    We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

    MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

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Discharge Planner Interested in working for MaineHealth
  • MaineHealth
  • Biddeford, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary ~ 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Day shift ~ Maine state licensure to practice as a LSW or MHRT/C is required The Discharge Planner has the responsibility to carry out a full range of aftercare and...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Care Manager (RN) - Discharge Planning
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary This is a Bargaining Unit Position Job Posting Date: 2/5/2024 For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-3 yea...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Care Manager (RN) - Discharge Planning Interested in working for MaineHealth
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary This is a Bargaining Unit Position Job Posting Date: 2/5/2024 For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-3 yea...
  • 1 Month Ago

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RN Care Manager, Care Coordination, Discharge Planning and Utilization Review
  • MaineHealth
  • Biddeford, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Registered Nurses: Registered Nurses with more than 3 years of experience: $20,000 (full time) Eligible candidates are hired into...
  • 1 Month Ago

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RN Care Manager, Care Coordination, Discharge Planning and Utilization Review - Case Mgmt
  • MaineHealth
  • Biddeford, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Registered Nurses: Registered Nurses with more than 3 years of experience: $20,000 (full time) Eligible candidates are hired into...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Care Transition Nurse Homecare
  • Common Spirit
  • Houston, TX
  • Overview Join the CommonSpirit Family, rated in the 'Top 150 Best Places to work in Healthcare' by Becker's Healthcare! ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nurse's Assistant (C.N.A)
  • Alaris Health at Kearny
  • Kearny, NJ
  • Alaris Health at Kearny - JOB INFORMATION: Alaris Health at Kearny a 120 bed-skilled nursing Center in Kearny, New Jerse...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician / Psychiatry / California / Locum tenens / Weekends! - Inpatient Psychiatry in Michigan! Grand Rapids Locum Tenens Job
  • Pacific Companies Inc.
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • Hope all is well,My name is Andrea, a recruiter with Pacific Companies. We are a full service, retained recruiting firm ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse
  • Community Living Corporation
  • Mount Kisco, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Registered Nurse - Mount, Kisco, NY Community Living Corporation is a nonprofit agency t...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Discharge Coordinator (RN/LPN)
  • Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
  • Nashville, TN
  • Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing - Discharge Coordinator (RN/LPN) Discharge Coordinators are skilled cl...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LEAD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REGISTRAR
  • Cooper University Health Care
  • Camden, NJ
  • About us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. O...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Case Manager (CM) PRN
  • Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Austin, TX
  • Description A career at Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PATIENT SERVICES REP
  • Cooper University Health Care
  • Willingboro, NJ
  • About us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. O...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West). Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Discharge Coordinator jobs
$53,293 to $79,180

Discharge Coordinator in Lima, OH
Lack of follow-up Many studies have shown that lack of follow-up with a primary care physician in the weeks after discharge can lead to a higher likelihood of re-hospitalization.
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Discharge Coordinator in Stockton, CA
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Discharge Coordinator in South Bend, IN
At the time of patient discharge from psychiatric care communication between primary and secondary care needs to be as effective and efficient as possible.
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