Director of Discharge Planning

Care One•Peabody, MA

9d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Discharge Planner is responsible for assisting patients and residents with a safe discharge plan. Assumes a caseload as assigned by the Administrator. Assesses a caseload from admission to discharge and develops discharge plans and documents interventions and pertinent information in medical record on a timely basis. Participates in Resident Care Conferences to assist in the implementation of care plans. Assists residents and families with adjustments which follow initial placement. Encourages Resident participation in facility activities. Identifies and documents changes in affect, behavior or personality. Advises the appropriate personnel. Refers resident/family to community services or makes contact when needed. Intervenes in all resident conflict situations as necessary. Develops discharge plans for caseload and coordinates all discharge planning in accordance with that policy and procedure. Collaborates with outside agencies/resources to develop supplementary services for residents (including arranging psychiatric consultations and therapies). Arranges appropriate team meetings and family meetings. Attends community workshops, professional conferences and professional organizations for the purpose of continuing education and maintaining good relations with the community. Services as a resource person to residents, staff and families. Provides information on an on-going basis. Participates in the annual evaluation of work performances. Provides in-services to the facility. Attends department staff meetings. Participates in community meetings/affiliations related to special care needs of current caseload. Other Duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Graduate from credentialed school of nursing
Has a RN or LPN License in the state of MA
Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding discharge planning within a nursing facility

Nice To Haves

Preferred in health care and/or geriatric setting

Responsibilities

Assisting patients and residents with a safe discharge plan
Assumes a caseload as assigned by the Administrator
Assesses a caseload from admission to discharge and develops discharge plans and documents interventions and pertinent information in medical record on a timely basis
Participates in Resident Care Conferences to assist in the implementation of care plans
Assists residents and families with adjustments which follow initial placement
Encourages Resident participation in facility activities
Identifies and documents changes in affect, behavior or personality. Advises the appropriate personnel
Refers resident/family to community services or makes contact when needed
Intervenes in all resident conflict situations as necessary
Develops discharge plans for caseload and coordinates all discharge planning in accordance with that policy and procedure
Collaborates with outside agencies/resources to develop supplementary services for residents (including arranging psychiatric consultations and therapies)
Arranges appropriate team meetings and family meetings
Attends community workshops, professional conferences and professional organizations for the purpose of continuing education and maintaining good relations with the community
Services as a resource person to residents, staff and families. Provides information on an on-going basis
Participates in the annual evaluation of work performances
Provides in-services to the facility
Attends department staff meetings
Participates in community meetings/affiliations related to special care needs of current caseload
Other Duties as assigned by supervisor