LPN Discharge Planner

Join our family as an LPN Discharge Planner at Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River!

Caring for others is hard work - Be part of a team that has the sole purpose of making our resident’s feel loved and cared for as well as giving you the opportunity to grow into a career that has daily meaning as well as career, personal and financial growth.

Job Summary:

The Discharge Planner will provide appropriate and timely discharge planning from the hospital, arrange follow-up health care, assess financial resources available for patients, and make referrals to appropriate community resources.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides discharge planning to patients and families determining which hospital or community resources should be included in the patient's discharge plan and requesting the determination of the level of patient care for nursing home or group placement.
• Accurately assesses patient's financial resources, makes referrals to community, and coordinates transfers to extended care facilities (ECF), group care homes, or other acute hospitals.
• Documents discharge plan in medical records, completing final documentation within two working days of discharge.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary case management team.
• Administers the patient satisfaction survey.
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain skills and social work licensure.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of social work skills, theories, and intervention.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and community resources.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, charting skills, and familiarity with a medical setting.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with physicians, patients, and family.
• Ability to provide counseling and address social issues to resolve problems encountered in discharge planning.
• Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and to facilitate close working relations and cooperation with community resources.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.
• Skills to assess financial and discharge problems and provide referral to appropriate resources.

Education and Experience:

• One year of experience in the social services field is required. Applicants with experience in a health care setting will be given preference.
• Be a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the state you are working.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Sign-on bonus (details available upon request).
• Flexible scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, and weekend positions.
• Positive and supportive work environment with a strong team spirit.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

“Our family caring for yours”