Admission & Discharge Coordinator- LPN

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks an Admission & Discharge Coordinator – LPN at Hiram W. Davis Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia.

The role screens admissions and leads discharge planning for individuals with ID/DD, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and community providers. The position requires a Virginia LPN license, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to travel to community settings.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia LPN license.
• Experience in admissions/discharge coordination preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen admissions for appropriateness of admission.
• Coordinate and lead discharge process for ID/DD individuals discharging to community placements.
• Communicate with CBHDS facilities, CSBs, and private providers to facilitate team conferences and documentation.
• Maintain discharge planning paperwork, training, visitation, and post-move monitoring documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Proactive coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title: Admission & Discharge Coordinator- LPN

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $55,439 - $76,505

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/hwdmc/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a medical facility providing acute medical diagnoses, skilled care, intermediate care, and long-term care to individuals receiving services in DBHDS facilities and within the community that have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Although HWDMC provides long-term care services, current admissions are being accepted for temporary stays and special hospitalization only. Reasons for special hospitalization include but are not limited to acute care, step-down from a community hospital to stabilize, and rehabilitation.

The Admissions & Discharge Coordinator – LPN carries out the screening process for admissions and coordinates the discharge process for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities discharging to community placements. The Admissions & Discharge Coordinator is highly interactive and acts as a critical link between various entities (both inside and outside the organization). This position works with all interdisciplinary team members including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, MDS Coordinators, and Pharmacists. This position must communicate effectively with DBHDS facilities, Central Office, families, Community Service Boards (CSB’s), and private providers. This position plays an integral role in facilitating discussion in team conferences, ensuring the team conference is organized, and documenting appropriately.

• Collects information to assist in the decision of appropriateness of admission.
• Screens admissions for complications beyond the capacity of HWDMC.
• Coordinates and leads the discharge process for individuals with ID/DD discharging to community placements. Includes the individual, HWDMC team members, CSB, AR/LG, residential provider, CIM, and other community providers as appropriate in the discharge planning process.
• There may be limited travel to the community including group homes or other facilities.
• Manages paperwork related to discharge planning, training, visitation, and post-move monitoring documents as well as prescriptions, orders, and letters of need.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid Virginia LPN license
• Valid driver's license
• Computer skills, including comfort with using Microsoft Office Suite, are required.
• Close attention to detail and good organizational skills are required.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in Long Term Care. Admissions & Discharge Coordinator experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and requires someone with a positive attitude, who is friendly and comforting and must be able to interact with others with ease.
• Work interactively with all clinical disciplines and establish effective interpersonal relationships with staff.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Hiram HR

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]