University of California, Irvine·Lakewood, California
The Discharge Coordinator plans and manages the discharge process for acutely hospitalized patients. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and utilize community resources to ensure a continuum of care.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
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
Previous acute care, healthcare, or related experience.
One year or above acute care hospital discharge planning experience Working Knowledge of regulatory guidelines including Medicare/CMS guidelines, TJC standards, and NCQA standards. CA RN or LVN license Physical Requirements: Must have dexterity, coordination, visual /auditory acuity to perform all jobs functions. Can sit and or walk for long periods of time. Must be able to function in a busy and distracting environment.
Total Rewards 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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 Anti-Discrimination 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
Candidates must have previous experience in acute care or healthcare and the ability to function in a busy environment. A CA RN or LVN license and knowledge of Medicare, TJC, and NCQA standards are preferred.
Market context
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