Director of Discharge Planning
About The Position
We are looking for a Full-Time Discharge Planner to join our team! 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 (LPN)
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding discharge planning within a nursing facility
- Currently licensed as a nurse in the state of practice
Nice To Haves
- Preferred in health care and/or geriatric setting
Responsibilities
- Assists 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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