Discharge Transition Specialist LPN

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day-Weekend (United States of America

Address:

1500 SW 1ST AVE

City:

OCALA

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34471

Job Description:

Demonstrates ability to request care from referring sources within the community in a timely manner. Reviews patient medical records for Performance Improvement/Risk Management per established criteria and document adverse patient occurrences. Collects information and documents patient and family reasons for readmission. Documents discharge plans, MDRs, barriers to progression of care, avoidable days, and patient and family needs according to standard work. Provides patient and family advocacy, and support patient's choice and patient rights during hospitalization. Communicates with Payors patient's needs for authorization for post-acute care as needed. Other duties as assigned. Collects information from patients and families to inform discharge planning needs in the inpatient, outpatient, and/or emergency departments. Collaborates with the RN Care Manager to reviews the medical record and incorporates the clinical, social, and financial factors into the discharge planning. Arranges for post-acute services and facilities as well as communicate care for social needs. Leverages technology and follows standard work and best practices to communicate with post-acute care services and facilities to ensure patient care information is communicated for continuity of care, medical records are complete, and discharge reconciliation is accurate. Communicates with patients and families and mobilizes family and community resources to meet patient's needs while advocating for patient and family empowerment in making health care decisions and accessing needed services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with other members of health care
• Appropriate documentation skills
• Hospital Case management discharge planning experience
• Home care or skilled nursing facility experience
• Computer Skills
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or work area assigned.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision.
• Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Performs waived testing with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of results, if applicable

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Required]

Field of Study:

• LPN

Work Experience:

• 2+ discharge planning experience required
• 2+ LPN acute care experience required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$20.97 - $38.99

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.