Discharge Planner

University of Vermont Health Network • Malone, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordination of post hospital patient care needs from admission through discharge. Excellent communication skills to work with patients and their families to ensure safe discharge plans. Develop strong relationships with community based organizations and DME companies to ensure needed services are in place post discharge. Must be screen trained and/or willing to undergo training. Ability to lead readmission initiatives along with the readmissions team in order to reduce unnecessary readmissions for the organization.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR other relevant experience/education.
• Knowledgeable in current medical and allied health sciences.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with medical staff and allied health professionals.
• Screen trained and/or willing to undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of post hospital patient care needs from admission through discharge.
• Ensure safe discharge plans by working with patients and their families.
• Develop strong relationships with community based organizations and DME companies to ensure needed services are in place post discharge.
• Lead readmission initiatives along with the readmissions team to reduce unnecessary readmissions for the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree