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RN Discharge Planner 10 Hr. # 14110 Temporary
Job Description
RN Discharge Planner 10 Hr. # 14110 Temporary
Job #: 14110
Job Category:
Nursing
Job Type:
Part Time
Shift Type:
Variable
Department:
Case Management
Pay Range:
$57.53/hr. - $80.41/hr.
Open Date:
10.06.26
Close Date:
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and a current license with the California State Board of Registered Nursing
Ability to interact therapeutically with patients, families, physicians, co-workers and community agencies
Ability to maintain confidentiality
High level organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS), annual update of Safety, Clinical Competency and annual Interpreter Services
Demonstrate compassion and empathy with patients
Job Details:
Start Date:
Open Until Filled. This is a part-time position, and the hours for this position range from 48-55 hours per two-week pay period. This temporary position is subject to reduced hours in the near future.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and a current license with the California State Board of Registered Nursing
Ability to interact therapeutically with patients, families, physicians, co-workers and community agencies
Ability to maintain confidentiality
High level organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS), annual update of Safety, Clinical Competency and annual Interpreter Services
Demonstrate compassion and empathy with patients Duties &
Responsibilities:
Job Summary The registered nurse working in as a Discharge Planning Nurse is responsible for performing case management, utilization review, quality assurance, and discharge planning first. Responsibilities specific to Discharge Planning includes assessment, identification of specific needs, and social service intervention or referral while in the acute setting. Awareness of services available to patients and their families are an important part of this assessment. Determining patient needs on basis of diagnosis; prognosis and social support system/person information are included in the initial assessment process. Upon individual recognition and staff referral, the discharge planner will contact the appropriate agency to meet the patient's social, emotional and spiritual needs. Responsibilities specific to Utilization Review include performing admission and concurrent review, and at times retro-review of all in-patients conforming to Medicare and Medi-Cal requirements. These review processes may be applicable also to Contracted Managed Care members who are patients in the acute/ extended care units of the hospital. Issuance of non-coverage letters at time of discharge to the acute/extended care patient is also considered part of the discharge planning process as specified by contracted Health Plans and HCFA. Responsibilities specific to Quality Assurance include performing surveillance and data collection as directed for trend recognition and development of effective actions/plans.
Other Info:
Lifting Requirements:
Semi -
Sedentary:
Sits and walks throughout workday. Generally lifting objects not more than 25 Ibs. and/or carrying objects weighing 10 Ibs.
Job Posted:
10/06/2026
Contact Name:
Human Resources Contact Phone:
530.712.2137