Discharge Planner - Home Care jobs in Fort Myers, FL

Discharge Planner - Home Care coordinates the movement of patients between a hospital or skilled nursing facility and a home care or hospice arrangement. Reviews the patient's case and determines the best choice in services and facility to meet the medical and social needs of the patient. Being a Discharge Planner - Home Care ensures a safe transfer to a setting that meets the patient's needs and coordinates necessary services and staff required to complete the transfer. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Discharge Planner - Home Care typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Discharge Planner - Home Care gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Discharge Planner - Home Care typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Discharge Planner
  • Millennium Physician Group
  • Fort Myers, FL FULL_TIME
  • The Discharge Planner for Millennium Physician Group is responsible for visiting patients at hospitals, assessing their needs, and determining if home care services are required to ensure a safe transition from hospital to home. The ideal candidate for this role is an LPN or Social worker with a strong understanding of patient care. The primary goal of the Discharge Planner is to prevent patients from being discharged from the hospital in an unsafe condition and facilitate their recovery and well-being at home.

    Responsibilities:

    Hospital Visits: Conduct regular visits to hospitals within the designated area to meet with patients who have been referred for discharge planning.

    Meetings: To ensure work flow processes and collaboration of care is present. Measuring outcomes to ensure success of the program.

    Patient Assessment: Assess the specific needs of each patient by thoroughly reviewing medical records, discussing with healthcare professionals, and evaluating patients' physical, emotional, and psychological conditions.

    Home Care Evaluation: Determine whether the patient requires home care services, considering factors like the complexity of the patient's needs, available support systems, and potential risks associated with self-care.

    Collaborative Care Planning: Collaborate with the patient's healthcare team to develop a comprehensive care plan that addresses the patient's specific needs, with a focus on ensuring a safe transition from the hospital to home. Ensure patients have a scheduled appointment with PCP after discharge and assist with transportation set up if necessary.

    Resource Coordination: Facilitate the coordination of necessary resources, including durable medical equipment, medication management, skilled nursing care, therapies, and community services, to support patients' recovery and well-being.

    Communication: Maintain regular communication with patients, their families, healthcare providers, and internal team members to ensure effective care coordination and address any concerns or changes in the patient's condition.

    Education: Provide patients and their families with education on self-care, medication management, wound care, and any other necessary topics to promote a safe recovery at home.

    Documentation: Accurately document all interactions, assessments, care plans, and interventions in accordance with company protocols and legal requirements.
    Compliance: Adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines related to patient care, privacy, and safety.

    Continuous Improvement: Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of discharge plans, identifying any areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to enhance patient outcomes.

    Qualifications:

    Education: Active LPN licensure or Social worker

    Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare, preferably with a focus on discharge planning or care coordination in a hospital or home care setting.

    Knowledge: Strong understanding of patient care protocols, medical terminology, and the healthcare system.

    Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and internal team members.

    Critical Thinking: Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to assess patient needs, anticipate potential risks, and develop effective care plans.

    Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

    Compassion: Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and ability to support patients and families through challenging times.

    Technology: Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other software applications necessary for documentation and communication purposes.

    Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various hospitals within the designated area.

    Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct, maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
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Home Care Administrator
  • ActivAge Home Care
  • Port Charlotte, FL FULL_TIME
  • About us ActivAge Home Care is on a Mission to Help 10 Million Seniors Live their Best Life! Administrator / Director – Home Care Interested in refining your leadership skills? Do you enjoy helping ot...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Home Care Services
  • ActivAge Home Care
  • Port Charlotte, FL FULL_TIME
  • About us ActivAge Home Care is on a Mission to Help 10 Million Seniors Live their Best Life! Administrator / Director – Home Care Interested in refining your leadership skills? Do you enjoy helping ot...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Administrator/Director of Home Care
  • ActivAge Home Care
  • Port Charlotte, FL FULL_TIME
  • About us ActivAge Home Care is on a Mission to Help 10 Million Seniors Live their Best Life! Administrator / Director – Home Care Interested in refining your leadership skills? Do you enjoy helping ot...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Home Health Care Registered Nurse
  • Pinnacle Home Care
  • Marco Island, FL FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARYThe RN is experienced in planning, organizing, and directing home care services with an emphasis on community health education. The professional RN builds from resources to plan and di...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Home Health Care Registered Nurse
  • Pinnacle Home Care
  • Moore, FL PART_TIME
  • ‘ARE YOU TIRED OF BURNOUT?” At Pinnacle Home Care, we understand the demands of the home health care profession and are committed to creating a supportive and balanced work environment for our team. W...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Family Medicine Physician MD or DO
  • Millennium Physician Group
  • Naples, FL
  • What Our Physicians Are Saying: "Having Millennium, with those resources and with the education makes it much easier to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bilingual Long Term Care Manager
  • A-Line Staffing Solutions
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • Job Description Job Description A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Bilingual Case Manager in the Fort Myer, FL area. This w...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical - Long Term Care Coordinator 1
  • Axelon Services Corporation
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • Location Requirements: Candidate must reside in Ft. Myers/Lee county. 80%. This position is member facing in members hom...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Healthcare Account Executive
  • Humana
  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first - Fleet Program Available! - Complete Benefits Packag...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Medicine Physician MD or DO
  • Millennium Physician Group
  • Lehigh Acres, FL
  • What Our Physicians Are Saying: "Having Millennium, with those resources and with the education makes it much easier to ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Primary Care Physician MD or DO (Lehigh Acres)
  • Millennium Physician Group
  • Lehigh Acres, FL
  • What Our Physicians Are Saying: "Having Millennium, with those resources and with the education makes it much easier to ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Primary Care Physician MD or DO (Punta Gorda)
  • Millennium Physician Group
  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • What Our Physicians Are Saying: "Having Millennium, with those resources and with the education makes it much easier to ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Fort Myers or Ft. Myers, is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County, Florida, United States. It has grown rapidly in recent years. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 62,298 and in 2017 was estimated at 79,943. Fort Myers is a gateway to the Southwest Florida region and a major tourist destination within Florida. The winter estates of Thomas Edison ("Seminole Lodge") and Henry Ford ("The Mangoes") are major attractions. The city is named after Colonel Abraham Myers....
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Income Estimation for Discharge Planner - Home Care jobs
$63,853 to $78,754
Fort Myers, Florida area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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