What are the responsibilities and job description for the Length of Stay Coordinator/LPN - Case Management Department - Full Time position at IRMC?
Establishes and maintains efficient methods of ensuring patients length of stay is appropriate. Promotes and adheres to the IRMC core values of ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) and G.R.E.A.T. (greet/respond/explain/ask/thank) customer standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In this role you will be:
- Establishes and maintains methods of ensuring patient length of stay is appropriate.
- Completes daily review of patients' progress during admission and follows up on discharge planning.
- Collects and maintains data.
- Compiles monthly reports and statistics for hospital-required initiatives.
- Compiles requested data for other departments as appropriate.
- Assists the case management team in monitoring the length of stay trends, assists with implementation of early discharge planning, reports barriers to discharge, and assists with needed insurance authorizations.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited LPN program
- EXPERIENCE:
- 1 year experience preferred
- Microsoft Office Suite experience
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania
- BLS within 30 days of hire
Shift: Days
