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Senior Discharge Plan Manager - McKeesport, United States - UPMC
Description
UPMC McKeesport is looking for a Senior Discharge Plan Manager to support their Behavioral Health departmentThe title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience and qualifications.
Purpose:
The Senior Discharge Plan Manager functions as the coordinator and is accountable for all post-discharge needs and acts as financial steward for the hospital by assessing for relevant factors, engaging with the care team, and placing a focus on an optimal discharge plan with timely utilization of hospital resources.
This optimal discharge plan reviews discipline recommendations and coordinates necessary care for positive patient outcomes outside of the inpatient setting.
The Senior Discharge Plan Manager provides training and mentorship to less experienced staff.Responsibilities:
Identify clinical, psychosocial, historical, financial, cultural, and spiritual needs that guide the planning process with the patient to attain optimal outcomes.
Evaluate patient/family/caregiver level of understanding and engagement with the progress toward goals and incorporate findings into the plan of care.
Balances resources with patient preferences and goals of care. Evaluate the potential impact of social determinants of health that may elevate the risk of a poor transition.
Complete detailed assessment on every patient in order to establish understanding of medical and social factors, determine patient's capacity for self-care, identify support systems, outline barriers to discharge, and determine likeliness of requiring post-hospital services and the availability of such services.
Facilitate teams to develop and execute safe and efficient discharges. Maintain knowledge about area resources and their capabilities and capacities as well as various types of service providers available. Ensure appropriate arrangements for post-hospital care will be made before discharge and work to avoid unnecessary delays in discharge.
Integrate patients' goals, the health care team's assessment, risks and available resources in order to develop and coordinate a successful transition plan.
Engage in clear communication with the patient/member/caregivers as well as the interdisciplinary care team in order to develop discharge plans.
Actively collaborate with the attending practitioner, caregivers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate an individualized plan of care.
Incorporate discipline-specific recommendations, test results, outstanding orders into discharge plan and monitor/revise and respond to the progression of discharge milestone.
Serve as a contact between hospitals and post-hospital care facilities as well as the physicians who provide care in either or both of these settings.
Recognize and demonstrate shared accountability in development of a discharge plan with the patient/member/caregiver as well as with team members to ensure optimal outcomes.
Advocate on behalf of patient/family/caregivers for services access and for the protection of the patient's health, well-being, safety, and rights.
Manage cost of care with the benefits of patient safety, clinical quality, risk and patient satisfaction to provide recommendations and decisions that ensure optimal outcomes.
Assist in operational activities for the department including staff orientation, mentoring, and other issues.
Demonstrate expertise in relevant content area.
Participate in process improvement initiatives.
1) BSN and RN license required.
At least three years experience in discharge planning/care coordination required.
10 years of experience can be substituted for BSN completion.
OR 2) MSW or master's degree in another health and human services field that promotes the physical, psychosocial, and/or vocational well-being of those being served required.
3 years of experience in discharge planning/care coordination required.
10 years of experience can be substituted for MSW completion.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Must possess knowledge in navigating communications with payer sources and programs.
Possess knowledge and understanding of regulatory guidelines.
Must be skilled in planning/organization, follow up/control, delegation.
Problem solving, self-development, organizational behaviors/competencies.
Must be able to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical record documents.
Must possess the ability to apply principles of logic and critical thinking to a wide range of problems and to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Demonstrate ability to function independently, taking initiative to be proactive and drive a discharge plan while working with a multi-disciplinary team.
Maintain knowledge about area resources and their capabilities and capacities as well as various types of service providers available.
Demonstrate understanding of inpatient care setting operations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Crisis Management training required within 60 days of hire
Registered Nurses employed in this position are required to maintain active RN license. OR Those without an active RN license, an LSW/LCSW or education-appropriate license required.
CCM/ACM or other nursing or social work certification preferred.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran