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Transition of Care (TOC) Coordinator - Full-time (40 hours)

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

The Transition of Care (TOC) Coordinator is a Registered Nurse, Case Manager who is a healthcare professional that is responsible for coordinating and managing the discharge process for patients in an acute hospital setting. Their primary role is to ensure a smooth transition from the hospital to home or the next level of care, optimizing resources for the patient's recovery and successful healthy living environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assess patient's condition and needs to develop an effective discharge plan

· Ensure smooth transitions between different levels of care, such as from the emergency room to the medical unit or from the hospital to home or a rehabilitation facility.

· Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to implement the discharge plan.

· Coordinate and monitor the progress of the patient's care plan, working closely with the clinical team.

· Communicate and explain the discharge plan to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.

· Arrange necessary aftercare services such as home care, physical therapy, medical equipment, or follow-up appointments.

· Work closely with insurance providers to understand patient's coverage and benefits, and to ensure the necessary services are covered.

· Advocate for the patient's needs and preferences, ensuring their voice is heard in decisions about their care.

· Maintain detailed records of patient interactions and discharge plans, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and confidentiality requirements. Including data collection for hospital and state programs.

· Provide education and resources to patients and their families to promote health and prevent readmission.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

  Universal Health Services

  One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

  Qualifications

• BSN preferred, g raduation from an accredited nursing program

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum of 3 years in a hospital setting, preferably in a discharge planning or case management

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience in facilitating change through interdiscilpnary collaboration.

• Ability to handle high-stress situations and make critical decisions quickly

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Recent working knowledge of Interqual criteria and Milliman Care Guidelines preferred.

  EEO Statement

  All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

  Notice

  At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.