Discharge Planner

Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Shift: Days

Job type: Per Diem

Hours: 0800-1630

Position Summary
The individual in this position works under the direction of the RN and/or Social Worker to complete referrals for post-acute services for patients and assist with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree.

Physical demands:

• Frequent sitting.
• Frequent use of fine motor skill (typing/data entry). And reach with arms and hands.
• Frequent standing, walking.
• Occasional stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to infectious diseases.
• Interacts with patients and visitors.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paramedic, EMT or Nursing Assistant license preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year Acute care experience.
• Skills required includeexcellent organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem solving skills and computer literacy.

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Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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