UPMC is hiring a Discharge Plan Manager to join our Case Management team at the UPMC Harrisburg campus! This is a full time, day shift position working 5 8 hours shifts, or 4 10 hour shifts. This role also requires an ev…
Skills: Discharge planning, Care coordination, Case management, Clinical assessment, Patient advocacy
Location: UPMC Harrisburg Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Evenings 3pm - 11:30pm (every other weekend and holiday required) Purpose: Clean all aspects of assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, office…
Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Sanitation, Equipment maintenance, Customer service
Job title: Senior Business Analyst Job Code: PA 811650 Client: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) Location: Harrisburg, PA / Pennsylvania – Hybrid Duration: Until 07/03/2027 Work Hours: Monday–Friday, standa…
Skills: Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, Process Improvement
Market Development Representative - Developmental Disabilities
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
Mid level
Overview Help at Home is the leading national provider of in-home personal care services, where our mission is to enable individuals to live with independence and dignity at home. Our team supports 66,000 clients monthly…
Skills: Business development, Sales, Market research, Networking, Consultative sales
We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment…
Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel Housekeeping, Room Attendant
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$18/hr
Entry level
Description Job Summary: Prepares guest rooms by meeting established property standards of cleanliness to consistently provide a high-quality experience and ensure guest satisfaction. Meets all property and industry rela…
Skills: Cleaning, Sanitization, Attention to detail, Time management, Communication
We are seeking a full-time maternal/child community health RN to implement the evidence-based Nurse Home Visitation (NFP) model, Nurse-Family Partnership. NFP nurses are part of a movement of caring professionals using t…
Skills: Maternal health, Child health, Community health nursing, Home visitation, Nursing assessment
Patient Care Technician - Resource Pool (Harrisburg Hospital)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level$459K raised
Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience. Responsibilities: Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physica…
Skills: Patient care, Phlebotomy, Vital signs, EKG, Specimen collection
This position requires frequent daily communication and coordination with probation officers, clerical staff, supervisors, law enforcement agencies, Children & Youth Services, the District Attorney's Office, Victim/Witne…
Skills: Data entry, Record maintenance, Clerical support, Court procedures, Microsoft Office
Overview Dentistry with a work-life balance Make Money While Making a Difference If you’re looking for full or part-time work at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk. Smile Pennsylvania, a school-b…
Skills: Dentistry, Pediatric dental care, Restorative dentistry, Preventive dentistry, Digital radiography
Magisterial District Judge Lenker is currently accepting applications for the full-time, day shift position of MDJ Clerk. This is entry-level and varied office work, in customer service and administrative support involvi…
Skills: Data Entry, Customer Service, Administrative Support, Case Record Maintenance, Bookkeeping
Magisterial District Judge Judy is currently accepting applications for the full-time, day shift position of MDJ Clerk. This is entry-level and varied office work, in customer service and administrative support involving…
Skills: Data entry, Typing, Customer service, Administrative support, Filing
UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central Pennsylvania Purpose The Forensic Interviewer is a key member of the UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central Pennsylvania multidisciplinary team. This role conducts forensic interviews…
Skills: Forensic interviewing, Trauma-informed care, Child development, Case documentation, Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Join UPMC Community Osteopathic as a Lead Pharmacy Technician! Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? UPMC Community Osteopathic is seeking a full-time Lead Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team. In …
About the Role: The Electrician - Install is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This role involves reading blueprints, wir…
Assistant/Associate Professor - Inpatient Physical Therapy
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$135k/yr
Mid level
POSITION SUMMARY The Harrisburg University DPT program is a hybrid 3-year program. This core faculty position holds a faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience, and…
UPMC Harrisburg is looking for a new COTA to join their growing team. This COTA will support the acute patient care population. Apply today! Schedule: Monday – Friday, day shift. With rotating weekends and holidays! Purp…
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States · Remote OK
$22/hr–$41/hr
Mid level
Position Description Base pay is influenced by several factors including a candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and anticipated contributions to meet the needs of the business, along with internal pay equity …
Overview The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s largest small business advocacy organization, is looking to hire an Assistant State Director to join its State Government Relations team…
Skills: Government relations, Legislative advocacy, Public affairs, Member relations, Legislative tracking
UPMC Specialty Services is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support Post Acute and Senior Care. Hours: Monday-Friday daylight, evening/weekend hours depending on n…
Skills: Geriatric care, Primary care, Long-term care, Patient assessment, Clinical judgment
Health insurance, Professional development, Mentoring
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Discharge Plan Manager coordinates post-discharge needs by assessing clinical, psychosocial, and financial factors to ensure safe and efficient patient transitions. They act as a liaison between the patient, the interdisciplinary care team, and post-hospital care facilities to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a diploma or associate degree in nursing with an active RN license, or a bachelor's degree in social work or a related health field. At least one year of experience in discharge planning or care coordination is required.
Full job description
UPMC is hiring a Discharge Plan Manager to join our Case Management team at the UPMC Harrisburg campus! This is a full time, day shift position working 5 8 hours shifts, or 4 10 hour shifts. This role also requires an every 5th weekend and rotating holiday commitment.
***Final candidates will be placed on the appropriate level of the career ladder based on experience and education.
Purpose: The Discharge Plan Manager functions as the coordinator and is accountable for all post-discharge needs and acts as financial steward for the hospital by assessing for relevant factors, engaging with the care team, and placing a focus on an optimal discharge plan with timely utilization of hospital resources. This optimal discharge plan reviews discipline recommendations and coordinates necessary care for positive patient outcomes outside of the inpatient setting.
Responsibilities:
Identify clinical, psychosocial, historical, financial, cultural, and spiritual needs that guide the planning process with the patient to attain optimal outcomes. Take patient/family/caregiver level of health literacy into consideration. Evaluate patient/family/caregiver level of understanding and engagement with the progress toward goals and incorporate findings into the plan of care. Balances resources with patient preferences and goals of care. Evaluate the potential impact of social determinants of health that may elevate the risk of a poor transition.
Complete detailed assessment on every patient in order to establish understanding of medical and social factors, determine patient's capacity for self-care, identify support systems, outline barriers to discharge, and determine likeliness of requiring post-hospital services and the availability of such services. Continually reassess discharge plan for factors that may affect continuing care needs or the appropriateness of the discharge plan.
Facilitate teams to develop and execute safe and efficient discharges. Maintain knowledge about area resources and their capabilities and capacities as well as various types of service providers available. Ensure appropriate arrangements for post-hospital care will be made before discharge and work to avoid unnecessary delays in discharge. Integrate patients' goals, the health care team's assessment, risks and available resources in order to develop and coordinate a successful transition plan.
Engage in clear communication with the patient/member/caregivers as well as the interdisciplinary care team in order to develop discharge plans. Serve as a liaison between the patient and the care team. Actively collaborate with the attending practitioner, caregivers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate an individualized plan of care. Incorporate discipline-specific recommendations, test results, outstanding orders into discharge plan and monitor/revise and respond to the progression of discharge milestone.
Serve as a contact between hospitals and post-hospital care facilities as well as the physicians who provide care in either or both of these settings.
Recognize and demonstrate shared accountability in development of a discharge plan with the patient/member/caregiver as well as with team members to ensure optimal outcomes.
Align practice with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Adheres to ethical standards and codes of conduct of applicable professional organization and UPMC. Maintain clinical knowledge of and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
Advocate on behalf of patient/family/caregivers for services access and for the protection of the patient's health, well-being, safety, and rights.
Manage cost of care with the benefits of patient safety, clinical quality, risk and patient satisfaction to provide recommendations and decisions that ensure optimal outcomes.
Embrace and incorporate innovation and technology to improve collaboration and patient outcomes. Document care in patient medical chart.
Provide staff orientation and mentoring as appropriate.
1)Diploma or associate degree in nursing and active Registered Nurse license. At least one year of experience in discharge planning/care coordination required.OR2)Bachelor's degree in social work or another health or human services field that promotes the physical, psychosocial, and/or vocational well-being of those being served required. Master's degree preferred. At least one year of experience in discharge planning/care coordination required.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Must possess knowledge in navigating communications with payer sources and programs.Possess knowledge and understanding of regulatory guidelines.Must be skilled in planning/organization, follow up/control, delegation. Problem solving, self-development, organizational behaviors/competencies.Must be able to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical record documents.Must possess the ability to apply principles of logic and critical thinking to a wide range of problems and to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.Demonstrate ability to function independently, taking initiative to be proactive and drive a discharge plan while working with a multi-disciplinary team.Be able to lead care teams to develop and execute safe and efficient discharge plans.Maintain knowledge about area resources and their capabilities and capacities as well as various types of service providers available. Demonstrate understanding of inpatient care setting operations.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Registered Nurses employed in this position are required to maintain active RN license. OR Those without an active RN license, an LBSW or other related healthcare professional license required. CCM or ACM or other nursing or social work certification preferred.
Licensed Bachelors Social Work (LBSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR Other Healthcare Professional Licenses for Discharge Planning OR Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
Offices: US Steel Tower, 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US
Patient CareHealth Insuranceand International and Commercial ServicesInformation TechnologyDocument ManagementHealth CareHospitalConsultingLegal TechBiotechnology