Discharge Planner LPN
Company: Valley Health
Location: Winchester
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Who We Are
Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals,
urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across
Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health
of all who call our 18-county area home.
A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest
employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading
edge of clinical innovations.
We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who
will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our
workplace.
What You Will Do:
The Transition Coordinator - LPN is responsible for managing the
discharge of patients from WMC as appropriate to all post
acute/long term care facilities within and outside of Valley
Health, as well as from non Valley Health referring facilities.
This position works closely with the staff at WMC as well as the
staff at each post acute/long term care facility coordinating the
process from referral to admission. The Transition Coordinator will
be actively involved with patient assessments and interviews,
communicating with family members, and arranging tours of the
respective facilities as necessary. The Transition Coordinator will
work with the marketing department in the development of referrals
from and outreach to other facilities outside of Valley Health.
What You Will Bring:
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Experience
Previous post acute/long term care admissions and marketing
experience preferred Previous experience in post acute care (i.e.
rehabilitation nursing, insurance case management or catastrophic
case management) preferred.
Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare
Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required *
Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia
within 90 days of hire. Valid driver's license and automobile.
Qualifications
Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their
special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient
served
What You Will Get:
*some benefits are subject to change due to job status
We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the
benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we
serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to
help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.
EOE
Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police
3rd party Background Check
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Grade
5N5
Physical Demands
20 A Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Patient Care
Tech.
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