Discharge Planner-Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley Health•Winchester, VA
•$23 - $36•Onsite
About The Position
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
- Two years bedside experience required
- Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia required
- BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
- Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
Responsibilities
- Assist the RN Case Managers in their daily role and processes to organize and facilitate thorough discharge plans for the patients.
- Complete any clinical assessment for patients requiring post-acute services under State Medicaid programs including, but not limited to, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.
- Complete pre-screens, admissions, and insurance authorizations for Valley Health’s skilled nursing facility and transitional care beds.
- Assist Case Management staff with completion of Level 2 (MIMR) assessment.
- Interview patients, family members, and/or caretakers as needed to complete assessments.
- Maintain open communication with care management team regarding approval/denial of clinical assessments.
- Maintain proficiency in electronic submission programs and awareness of current policies/trends related to clinical assessments for Medicaid services.
- Assist with the arrangement and follow-up with community resources.
- Assist in providing a seamless transition utilizing the entire continuum of care and helping to facilitate patients movement to the next level of care.
Benefits
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
