Discharge Planner

Job Description - Discharge Planner (SAD007830)

Job Description

Discharge Planner - (SAD007830)

Description

Title: Discharge Planner

Location: Laguna Hills

Department: Care Coordination

Status: Per-diem

Shift: Weekend / Day

Pay Range*: $32.20/hour

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The position is accountable for the coordination and execution of an appropriate and timely discharge plan for a designated caseload of patients. The discharge planner, under the direction of the Care Manager and order of the physician, collaborates with the patient/family and members of the health care team, to ensure a safe and effective transition through the continuum of care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Apply knowledge of community resources available in meeting patient discharge needs.

2. Manage discharge planning arrangements timely and efficiently as delegated by Nurse Care Manager.

3. Communicate effectively with patients / families / providers and payor sources.

4. Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to discharge planning needs.

5. Ability to be at work and be on time.

6. Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives.

7. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

8. Ability to prioritize and multitask.

• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 1-2 Years of discharge planning experience in an acute care hospital setting or skilled nursing facility preferred

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field of study preferred
• Licensed Vocational Nursing license preferred

Primary Location

: United States-California-Laguna Hills

Job

: Case Mgmt, Utilization Review

Organization

: Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Schedule

: Per Diem

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Level

: Staff

Job Posting

: Oct 14, 2026, 12:23:33 AM

Work Schedule: 8/80 work shift hours (hospital)

Shift

: Day Job

Scheduled Shift Start Time: 8:30 - Scheduled Shift End Time: 17:00

Department Name: Care Coordination