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AdventHealth Discharge Transition Specialist LPN in Tavares, Florida
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
· Benefits from Day One
· Paid Days Off from Day One
· Student Loan Repayment Program
· Career Development
· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Waterman
The role you’ll contribute:
Responsible for continuity of care across the continuum with emphasis on quality patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness through decreased length of stay, and control of resource utilization. Provides Patient/family instruction, scheduled physician appointments, any additional discharge collaboration/coordination in the hospital’s EMR and coordinates activities according to patient’s need.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
· Good Report with physicians/providers
· Follows established criteria for utilization of services to ensure denials are avoided
· Utilizes nursing data base to initiate discharge planning by procuring appropriate level of care at discharge, i.e. self-care, nursing facility, home health, physical / psych facilities
· Acts as liaison with physician to assure appropriate and complete documentation
· Prioritizes activities and completes work assignments on a timely basis while functioning with minimal supervision
· Assists physicians by providing information, suggestions, alternatives, and timely referrals for discharge planning
· Provides continuity of care by coordinating the flow of information between hospital departments
and outside organizations
· Utilizes nursing data base to initiate discharge planning by procuring appropriate level of care at discharge, i.e. self-care, nursing facility, home health, physical / psych facilities
· Reviews patient medical records for PI / Risk Management per established criteria and provides appropriate documentation of adverse patient occurrences
· Demonstrates ability to request for care from referring sources within the community in a timely manner.
· Provides information to physicians and the community on the benefits and alternatives home health and support service programs can provide
· Assists physicians, patients, and families with appeal process
· Participate effectively in Performance Improvement activities as requested or needed
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :
Minimum qualifications :
· LPN
· Three years LPN health care experience
· Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with other members of health care
· Appropriate documentation skills
Preferred qualifications:
· 5 years’ clinical experience
· Hospital Case management discharge planning experience
· Home care or skilled nursing facility experience
· Computer Skills
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Case Management
Organization: AdventHealth Waterman
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24022416
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.