LPN Discharge Planner

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assess patient needs and assist with discharge planning in the Social Services department.

The role focuses on patient advocacy, resource management, utilization, and coordinated discharge planning during hospitalization and transition to post-acute care. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of clinical experience, strong communication skills, and solid time-management abilities to

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough assessment skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Must possess excellent time-management skills and be able to prioritize work duties.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and discharge planning.
• Coordinate discharge assessments and patient advocacy.
• Manage resources and utilization during transitions.
• Educate patients and families about discharge options.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Day (United States of America) Department: 100 - 845500 TG - Social Services

Position Description

To assess potential, actual and ongoing needs of the patient. To provide professional discharge e planning, including, but not limited to discharge assessments, patient advocacy, resource management, utilization management, and community education, designed to meet the varying discharge needs of patients and their families as these issues relate to the current hospitalization or the subsequent transition from the acute hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough assessment skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Must possess excellent time-management skills and be able to prioritize work duties.