RN Discharge Planner - Acute Care Department

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Assist in the coordination of care of patients from pre-admission to discharge. This position requires a high degree of written and verbal communication with the public, clients, families, medical staff, ancillary departments and administration. Other major job functions include but are not limited to : collection of quality data; discharge planning; monitoring variances from expected outcomes. Conducts key event analysis. Assists with Utilization Review as assigned.

Job Duties

• Acts as an advocate for patients and families to support their needs and rights.
• Responsible for investigating and reporting all Vulnerable Adult incidents.
• Compiles all required documentation and provides written communication to state agencies.
• Facilitates and demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration to promote patient centered care.
• Conducts multidisciplinary discharge / transition planning activities three days per week.
• Coordinates swing bed placement with social services both internal and external to the health system following Medicare and other health insurance guidelines.
• Provides swing bed reports on a Quarterly basis.
• Participates in care planning and discharge planning for acute care patients.
• Assists in the finalization of complex discharge plans with patient / family.
• Identifies and refers to community agencies for emotional, physical, psychosocial or spiritual health needs for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Identifies pre and post hospitalization patient needs, when applicable.
• Identifies inpatient needs and refers to appropriate service within and outside the facility as needed; includes but not limited to social services, physical & occupational therapy, dietician, etc.
• Supports nursing staff in writing referrals.
• Communicates with physicians regarding patient discharge and assists in developing discharge plans.
• Serves on committee, teams and task force groups as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

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