Admission & Discharge Coordinator- LPN

DHRM•Petersburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia, provides acute medical diagnoses, skilled care, intermediate care, and long-term care to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who receive services in DBHDS facilities and the community. Current admissions are for temporary stays and special hospitalization, including acute care, step-down care from a community hospital for stabilization, and rehabilitation. The Admission & Discharge Coordinator – LPN conducts the admission screening process and coordinates discharges to community placements. The role is a key link among internal and external stakeholders and works with interdisciplinary team members, DBHDS facilities, Central Office, families, Community Service Boards, and private providers. The coordinator facilitates and organizes team conferences and ensures appropriate documentation. Limited travel to community locations, including group homes or other facilities, may be required.

Requirements

Valid Virginia LPN license.
Valid driver's license.
Computer skills, including comfort using Microsoft Office Suite.
Close attention to detail and good organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care.
Experience as an Admissions & Discharge Coordinator.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Positive, friendly, and comforting manner, with the ability to interact easily with others.
Ability to work interactively with clinical disciplines and establish effective interpersonal relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

Collect information to support decisions about whether an admission is appropriate.
Screen admissions for complications that exceed HWDMC’s capacity.
Coordinate and lead discharge planning for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities moving to community placements.
Include the individual, HWDMC team members, Community Service Board, AR/LG, residential provider, CIM, and other relevant community providers in discharge planning.
Facilitate and organize team conferences and document them appropriately.
Manage discharge-planning paperwork, training and visitation documents, post-move monitoring documents, prescriptions, orders, and letters of need.
Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and external organizations, families, and providers.