What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISCHARGE PLANNER RN (HYBRID) position at Centers Plan for Healthy Living?
Discharge Planner RN (Hybrid)
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Req #12029
Monday, October 7, 2024
Discharge Planner RN (NYU)
Responsible for assessing patient care needs and planning home health care services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates, screens and assesses home health care needs of patients referred to Agency
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and discharge preparations.
- Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently while adhering to hospital policies and regulatory requirements
- Provide patient and family education on healthcare issues, treatment options, and available resources.
- Completes intake process within established time parameters
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses and discharge planners to identify patient care needs and to establish the appropriate level of care for patients referred to the Agency
- Establishes and completes an individualized Plan of Treatment in accordance with MD orders, patient care needs, insurance guidelines and Agency protocol, including the identification of formal / informal supports in carrying out plan
- Ensures that the needed DME, medical supplies and ancillary services are ordered and documented
- Contacts managed care personnel when appropriate to obtain necessary initial authorizations
- Notifies referring party if patient will require alternative discharge plan
- Delegates specific tasks to support staff providing clear, timely direction to ensure continuity of care
- Serves as a resource to all persons contacting the agency for information
- Treats all referral parties, patients, family members and hospital staff courteously and in a non-discriminatory manner
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of reimbursement and billing practices for Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, charity care and other third-party payers
- Demonstrates cultural sensitivity
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
- Demonstrates working knowledge of State and Federal regulations
- Participates in Quality and Performance Improvement activities and in the orientation process for agency staff
- Performs other related duties as required
- Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer relations and quality service
- Utilizes community resources as appropriate to meet patient care needs
Job Performance
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred
Job Type : Full-time
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Salary : $95,000 - $110,000
