Discharge & Transition Nurse Educator

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a qualified RN or LPN to coordinate discharge planning for patients. You will collaborate with physicians, caregivers, families, and care teams to develop safe discharge plans and ensure patients understand medications and follow-up needs.

Responsibilities include facilitating prescriptions, offering in-house pharmacy options, and arranging post-discharge follow-up.

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 needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, family, other team members and payor to develop discharge plans.
• Ensure patient has a plan for obtaining new prescriptions and follow-up.
• Offer to have medications filled at the facility's pharmacy to aid access at discharge.
• Educate patients on medications, diagnoses, DME and home care.
• Review prior discharges for follow-up appointments and schedule adherence.
• Make follow-up calls regarding medications, appointments, DME and home health.
• Huddle with discharge planners, case management and social service; round with providers.

Skills

Discharge planning

Patient education

Collaboration with care team

Education

RN or LPN with 5 years med/surg experience

BLS-CPR certified

Med/Surg Certification preferred

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a qualified RN or LPN to coordinate discharge planning for patients. You will collaborate with physicians, caregivers, families, and care teams to develop safe discharge plans and ensure patients understand medications and follow-up needs.

Responsibilities include facilitating prescriptions, offering in-house pharmacy options, and arranging post-discharge follow-up.