Discharge Planner Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Discharge Planner role involves developing aftercare plans, setting discharge appointments, and coordinating community resources for patients. A minimum of an Associate's degree in nursing or human services is required, with previous clinical and discharge planning experience preferred. Current LPN or RN licensure and CPR certification are necessary. This position offers opportunities for growth and advancement.
Job Description
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Develop continuing after care plan, based on patient’s needs, to promote long term health and relapse prevention. + Responsible for setting discharge appointments for patients, including group or individual therapy, psychologist or psychiatrist. + Make arrangements for community resources to facilitate discharge. Provide all needed documentation to other providers to facilitate the continuum of care. + Act as a liaison between referral sources, patients and counselors. + Ensure all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise and timely.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
+ Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
+ Associates degree in nursing or human services field required. Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services field preferred. + One or more years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred. + One or more years’ experience in discharge planning preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
+ If applicable, current licensure as a LPN, RN within the state where the facility provides services. + CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility. Qualifications Education Required + Associates or better in Nursing/Healthcare Experience Required + Associates degree in nursing or human services field required. Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services field preferred. One or more years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred. One or more years’ experience in discharge planning preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
