Discharge Planner Booking RN Hourly

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Discharge Planner Registered Nurse is responsible for conducting comprehensive patient assessments to ensure effective discharge planning and coordination of care. This role includes patient education, arranging follow-up services, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards and regulations. By facilitating a smooth transition, the Discharge Planner RN enhances patient satisfaction and improves health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Review & Documentation : Conduct clinical reviews of off-site observations, outpatient, and acute care, ensuring accurate documentation in the COREMR System per department guidelines.
• Care Coordination & Management : Collaborate with Regional and Site Medical Directors, providers, and operations personnel to coordinate care, manage medical costs, and ensure timely accruals and statistics.
• Discharge Planning & Patient Education : Assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, educate patients on post-discharge care, review medications, and coordinate follow-up appointments with LVNs.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement : Maintain knowledge of corporate policies, ensure compliance with regulations, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and advocate for medical necessity in community programs.
• Communication & Collaboration : Establish positive relationships with hospital departments, community agencies, institutional staff, and re-entry services to facilitate effective transitions and continuity of care.

Qualifications

Education

• BSN from an accredited institution

Experience

• Two (2) years’ clinical experience with Discharge Coordination experience, preferably in acute care settings or correctional settings.
• Previous correctional/detention facility experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Unrestricted, current RN license in state of employment
• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for RN license
• Certification in case management or discharge planning, is a plus