Discharge Planner - Home Care jobs in Queens Village, NY

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Overview:

We are seeking skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse

(RN) as Discharge Planner to join our healthcare team. As an LPN or RN, you will play a vital

role in providing quality patient care and assisting in the overall coordination of medical services

to the date when they will be discharged from the facility. Specifics to Discharge Planning

includes assessment, prognosis and social support system/person information are included in the

initial assessment process

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and contribute to

their well-being.

Duties:

1.Demonstrates professional responsibility in the role of Discharge Planner

2. Complies with personnel policies and hospital safety policies

3. Maintains confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, personnel and the public

4. Maintains compliance with State/Federal Guidelines and standards

5. Performs duties as prescribed by the Discharge Plan of the facility and as directed by the

Nurse supervisor or by the Medical Doctor.

6. Conforms to all requirements of Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance policies

7. Reports any problems to the Nurse supervisor in a timely manner

8. Identifying of specific needs of residents, and social service intervention or referral while in

the facility.

9.Awareness of services available to patients and their families are an important part of

Discharge Planning.

10.Determining patient needs on a daily basis base on their diagnosis

Qualifications:

-Valid LPN or RN license

-BLS

-Experience using Sigma would be great

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Acute care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Ability to Relocate:

• Forest Hills, NY 11375: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person