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Discharge Planning Coordinator, LVN - Social Services - Full Time 8 Hour Days Non - Exempt (Union)
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- Partners with members of the Continuum of Care team both case managers and social workers (RN Case Manager, SW Case Manager) in an effort to provide patients and family members a smooth, coordinated patient transition from hospital to home and/or the next level of care.
- Provides timely post-acute contact and reinforces post discharge instructions as needed under the direction of the Transitional Care Coordinator.
- Under the direction and supervision of the Transitional Care Coordinator, communicates frequently and directly with clinic physician staff and other post-acute providers as needed for discharged patients with identified needs.
- Contacts post-acute care facilities as directed by the Continuum of Careteam to assess bed availability, submission of referrals, bed-hold days.
- Coordinates all non-clinical aspects of the discharge planning process as assigned (i.e. durable medical equipment, homeless shelters, non-clinical letters, transportation) reporting any psychosocial needs, barriers or challenges to the appropriate Continuum of Careteam member.
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