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Discharge Planner – Per Diem Days – Lakewood Req ID: 91154 Location: Lakewood, California Division: Medical Center Department: Case Management-LAK Position Type: PER DIEM Salary Range Minimum: USD $23.90/Hr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $37.04/Hr. Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org. Your Role on the Team Position Summary: The Discharge Coordinator is a professional person who plans, manages and coordinates the discharge plan of the acutely hospitalized patient. The discharge Coordinator works in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team collaborating with the appropriate team members along the continuum of care. The Discharge Coordinator is knowledgeable of available community resources and the healthcare benefits of the acute patient. The Discharge Coordinator will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and be able to work in an intense environment. What It Takes to be Successful Total Compensation We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits . Required Qualifications: Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System Mandatory. Previous healthcare/hospital Discharge Planning experience. Preferred: One year acute care hospital discharge planning experience; Licensure: Current Valid California LVN or RN License, Or Education: Bachelors of Science or Bachelors in Healthcare administration, Or above. Working Knowledge of Medicare/CMS guidelines, Erickson’s Life Skills (age competencies), TJC standards, and NCQA standards. Physical Requirements: Must have dexterity, coordination, visual/auditory acuity to perform all job functions. Can sit and walk for long periods of time; Must be able to function in a busy and distracting environment. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy . We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/91154 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b2cdabc2ca316d4ea8a454feb53d7223