About the position
The Inpatient Discharge Planner, LVN - Afterhours plays a critical role in
ensuring a seamless transition for patients from acute Hospital care to their
next phase of recovery, whether that be home, a rehabilitation facility, or
another care setting. This position involves assessing patients need ,
coordinating post-discharge services, and collaborating with healthcare
providers, patients, and families to develop and implement comprehensive
discharge plans.
Responsibilities
• Reviews Nurse Case Manager’s documentation to assist with determination of
discharge needs
• Implement individualized discharge plans in collaboration with Case
Management, physicians, nurses, hospital case management teams, and other
healthcare professionals.
• Obtain orders and ensure arrangement of post-discharge services such as home
health, medical equipment, or placement in skill nursing or other lower level
of care based on patient needs.
• Pull records and obtain any necessary forms required for discharge planning.
• Follow up on any discharge needs to ensure completion.
• Provide clear, compassionate guidance to patients and their families about
discharge plans and follow-up care instructions.
• Participate in daily rounds to ensure timely discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of discharge plans, interventions,
and communications in patient’s case.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge, escalating to Case Management or
Medical Directors for resolution as needed.
• Communicate post discharge arrangements to hospital case management, nursing
staff, or physicians to ensure a smooth transition.
• Performs all other duties as directed by management.
Requirements
• Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing Program or Licensed Vocational
Nursing Program.
• Current California Licenses
• Acute Care Required
• Hospital experience
• Care planning
• Discharge planning
• Typing 40 words per minutes with accuracy.
• Knowledge of computers, faxes, printers and all other equipment.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and
Power Point).
• Ability to deal with responsibility with confidential matters.
Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of Healthcare and Managed Care preferred.
Benefits
• Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees
• Vision insurance
• Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Behavioral Health Services
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Income Protection Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Company celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• License Renewal CEU Cost Reimbursement Program
• Business-casual working environment
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Mileage
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