Discharge & Care Transition Nurse Educator

Lake Charles Memorial Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health is seeking a skilled nurse (RN or LPN) with 5 years of medical/surgical experience to coordinate discharge planning and patient education. You will collaborate with physicians, families, and payors to ensure safe, effective discharge plans and seamless transitions to home or extended care settings.

You will educate patients on medications, follow-up care, DME, and access to pharmacy services, while coordinating with care teams to optimize outcomes and prevent

Qualifications

• RN or LPN with 5 years med/surg experience.
• BLS-CPR certified.
• Med/Surg Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients for teaching, discharge, and extended care facility needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, patient, family, other departmental team members, and payor to proactively develop and implement a safe and appropriate discharge plan.
• Educate on home care and specific diagnoses; ensure patient understands medications and follow-up appointments.
• Educate on new medications and DME; review prior discharges to ensure follow-up.
• Make follow up calls regarding medications, appointments, DME, Home Health, etc.

Skills

Discharge planning

Education

RN or LPN

BLS-CPR certified

Med/Surg Certification preferred

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health is seeking a skilled nurse (RN or LPN) with 5 years of medical/surgical experience to coordinate discharge planning and patient education. You will collaborate with physicians, families, and payors to ensure safe, effective discharge plans and seamless transitions to home or extended care settings.

You will educate patients on medications, follow-up care, DME, and access to pharmacy services, while coordinating with care teams to optimize outcomes and prevent