Discharge Planner

Registered Nurse (RN) - Discharge Planner - Full Time at Memorial Medical Center summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) Discharge Planner at Memorial Medical Center coordinates patient discharge processes by identifying necessary resources such as transportation, housing, and healthcare services. This role includes utilization management, ensuring appropriate use of medical procedures and treatments, and liaising with third-party payers and government programs to secure patient services. The position requires nursing licensure, preferably with certifications in case or utilization management, and supports patient care continuity and resource optimization. Description: Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital offering a spectrum of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Where We Are: From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer's markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement and historic proportions of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions, outstanding educational system, and friendly people. Why Choose Us: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Professional Development and Growth Opportunities And much more€¦ Position Summary : Effectively utilizes hospital resources in the development of care, discharge planning and Utilization Review. Utilization Management performs prospective, admissions, observation and concurrent review according to standard policies and procedure. Utilization Management reviews and analyze processes designed to ensure appropriate utilization of medication, blood products, operative and invasive procedures, and use of resource intensive diagnostic testing and treatment. Discharge Planning assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan. Discharge Planning assists with LTC, SNF, Rehabilitation, Behavioral/Mental Health, Home Care, DME, transportation and other placement planning needs. Discharge Planning assists with interactions with CPS, APS, Adoptions and end of life planning and completion of Advance Directives. Discharge Planning is a liaison with third-party payers and government programs to access special services for patients. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications : ADN or BSN required. Current licensure applicable to professional affiliation required. Certification by the National Association of Healthcare Professionals or InterQual is desirable. Current New Mexico licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification as CCM or ACM desired. EEOC Statement : Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Keywords: registered nurse, discharge planning, utilization management, patient care coordination, case management, hospital resources, healthcare services, care transition, medical licensure, rehabilitation planning