Discharge Planner/Nurse/Social Worker - Utilization Review - Part Time Weekends

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Discharge Planner/Nurse/Social Worker to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:       

Assists patients and their families with personal and/or environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.  Prepare patient and family for discharge from acute care hospital setting. Works in close collaboration with physician health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient’s health problems.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Schedules
• Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1.    Coordinate the discharge plan and services with the patient, their families and other disciplinary teams to ensure patient has an appropriate plan and services when ready to discharge.  Helps patient and family through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.

   2.    Reviews and validates physician orders ensuring they are carried out, reports progress and unusual occurrences on patients to department supervisor.  

   3.    Ensures cost effective and appropriate health care services are provided to all patients regardless of patients funding.  Assists the department head in the supervision of the utilization of resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes for the patient and the patient’s family.

   4.    Collaborates with other departments in discharge planning process, providing clear communication and feedback. 

   5.    Assists in assessing the physical, functional, social, psychological, environmental and financial needs of patients. 
    
   6.    Assists with referrals to appropriate community resources and contributes to the assessment of patient’s support systems. 

   7.    Acts as a patient advocate by assisting in acquiring appropriate medical, nursing or other health care in the home or clinic setting as needed upon discharge.  

   8.    Maintains accurate patient records, ensuring patient confidentiality. 

   9.    Contributes and assists in the performance of case management activities, and contributes to the assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating of the needs of patients for services both during and after hospitalization. 

   10.    Provides service planned to restore patient to optimum social and health adjustment within patient's capacity.

   11.    Utilizes community resources to assist patient to resume life in community or to learn to live within limits of disability.

   12.    Participates in planning for improving health services by interpreting social factors pertinent to development of program.

   13.    Assist with patient emotional support of patient and family members as needed.
    

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification:  Could be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current license as an LPN or RN in the state of Idaho, with preferred experience in Case Management. Or, a Licensed Social Worker, Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in social service from four-year college or university; preferred experience in a healthcare facility.

Experience:  3+ years Clinical Nursing or Relevant Social Work experience

Equipment/Technology:  Basic computer knowledge.

Language/Communication:  Effective written and oral skills. Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, families, and the pressure during difficult circumstances. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations: listens and gets clarification

Mathematical Skills:  Business related math.

Mental Capabilities:  Ability to organize, recognize, and correct Inefficiencies, breakdown in system or communication and be able to assist with problem solving on the fly. Handle and prioritize multiple requests.

Interpersonal:  Can remain pleasant under extreme pressure and during difficult circumstances. Ability to be cheerful, trustworthy, loyal and organized, with the ability to demonstrate professional behavior at all times, as an active member of the care team.

Performance:  Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.