Discharge Planner - Home Care jobs in Lynchburg, VA
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
- Commonwealth of VA Careers
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NEWCOMB HALL, VA
FULL_TIME
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In support of patient progression practice, provides patient/family focused interventions to support timely discharge outcomes. Facilitates the pace of the case for real time completion of concrete interventions identified in the discharge plan. Using a variety of modalities carries out discharge plan recommendations for the alleviation or resolution of social financial and emotional problems related to illness, healthcare and rehabilitation allowing a timely transition of a patient from the hospital to the most appropriate next level of care.
Activities include such things as preparing information to facilitate a patient’s discharge/transfer, arranging equipment and transportation, and discussing plans with the patient and family. Documents her/his work in the patients’ medical record per department requirements.- Identifies patient and/or families requiring coordination of continuing care or community support through collaboration with case managers, social workers and other members of the care team. Reviews medical records, attends rounds, and responds to patients needs. Assists the case manager and/or social worker with implementing continuing care plans. Applies knowledge based on professional experience.
- Under the direction of a Case Manager and/or Social Worker assists in the facilitation of an appropriate discharge for her/his patients in accordance with the patient’s medical readiness and expected needs. Assists in coordinating a patients discharge/transition to settings such as skilled nursing homes, home with home health, patients with medical equipment, etc.
- Prepares the patient and/or family for discharge by providing an explanation of the plan and what the patient/family can expect.
- When needed for a safe, expeditious, effective discharge engages other members of the care team to have the patients/families questions answered, and assures there is adequate resolution.
- Assures that a discharge is facilitated in accordance with regulatory requirements, patient/family choice, financial resources, and third party payer requirements.
- Places referrals to multiple agencies reflecting the recommended level of care from the Care Management team.
- Assists with a safe and effective handover to the next level of care by working closely with both hospital staff and external agency liaisons and care navigators.
- Complete screenings for patients regarding financial, psychosocial, physical, and medical needs to determine long term care service supports
- Coordinate with outside agencies and community members to ensure continuity of services after an LTSS (UAI) screening has been completed
- Determine financial supports and referring patients/family members to local DSS or inpatient social workers to complete Medicaid applications or financial screenings
- Assess mental health needs prior to patients discharging to skilled nursing facilities to ensure appropriate services at time of discharge (understanding the need for a Level II PASRR report)
- Documents his/her work in the medical record, meeting the requirements of the organization and department. Submits reports as required by management on things such as productivity, patient progression barriers or other focused studies.
- Enhances the quality of patient care by complying with policies, procedures and the quality measures of the hospital and department. Identifies and reports any problems, conflicts, trends, or other potential issues to appropriate administrative staff.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree required, Bachelors of Social Work preferred.
Experience: One year in healthcare or similar setting, hospital setting preferred
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, standing/traveling or use of assistive and climbing (stairs, steps). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail, hear, speak, see, distinguish colors, read, ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Position Compensation Range: $22.39 - $35.82 Hourly
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree required, Bachelors of Social Work preferred.
Experience: One year in healthcare or similar setting, hospital setting preferred
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, standing/traveling or use of assistive and climbing (stairs, steps). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail, hear, speak, see, distinguish colors, read, ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. - Just Posted
Home Care Aide
- Eleos Home Care
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Charlottesville, VA
PART_TIME
- At Eleos Home Care, we are always looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team of caregivers. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care to our clients in the comfor...
- 9 Days Ago
Personal Care Aide-Home Care Community
- 1st Care at Home
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Lynchburg, VA
FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
- Are you a caring CNA, PCA, or NA? Then put in an application today! 1st Care At Home is seeking highly motivated and dedicated CNAs and PCAs with a passion for excellent patient care to join our team ...
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Personal Care In Home Caregivers
- Home Instead
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Lynchburg, VA
PART_TIME
- If caring for others is your passion, this is the perfect place for you! Home Instead has amazing opportunities for those who are passionate about helping others and would love to do so in a one on on...
- 1 Day Ago
RN HOME HEALTH
- 1st Care At Home
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Prospect, VA
FULL_TIME
- Compassionate Nursing team with knowledge and time to care for your patients. Then being a Home Health Registered Nurse is right for you! Come join our team of healthcare professionals at 1st Care At ...
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Home Health RN
- All Care Home Health
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Danville, VA
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionAll Care Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency established in 1998. Our mission is to provide compassionate and effective health care in the most comfortable, secur...
- 1 Month Ago
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Clinical Counselor Coordinator - MST Team
- HORIZON BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, LLC
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Lynchburg, VA
- Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 Position Summary The MST Clinical Coordinator will ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN--OB
- Johnson Health Center
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Lynchburg, VA
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Registered Nurse works in conjunction with a medical provider, t...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Quality Auditor- Days (DSE)
- Delta Star Inc
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Lynchburg, VA
- At Delta Star, growth meets innovation as we supply one of life's most basic needs - electricity! From being part of the...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Headway
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Lynchburg, VA
- Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Headway
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Lynchburg, VA
- Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Headway
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Lynchburg, VA
- Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Headway
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Lynchburg, VA
- Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Licensed Professional Counselor
- Headway
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Lynchburg, VA
- Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients t...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,568. The 2017 census estimates an increase to 81,000. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City". In the 1860s, Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that was not recaptured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War.
Lynchburg lies at the center of a wider metropolitan area close to the geographic center of Virginia. It is the fifth-...
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Income Estimation for Discharge Planner - Home Care jobs
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Lynchburg, Virginia area prices
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