Discharge Planner II (LVN) - Utilization Management

Responsible for the coordination of the various activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager/Social Worker in the development and implementation of the discharge plan. Maintains and coordinates Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and files them accordingly or as per facility’s procedure. Assists with case management referrals, discharge planning as assigned, by interviewing patients/families, follow-up on required assignments and organizing the development of a safe patient-focused discharge plan. Provides clear verbal and written communication of all discharge planning information to stakeholders.