LVN Discharge Navigator: Seamless Care Transitions

PIH Health; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PIH Health is seeking an LVN Discharge Planner to collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and patients in Los Angeles to determine the appropriate post-acute level of care and to guide families through transitions.

The role involves providing decision support, managing expectations, ensuring smooth progression through hospitalization, aiding utilization of services, and educating healthcare staff about discharge options and reimbursement pathways.

Qualifications

• Active California LVN license required.
• BLS from American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years’ acute hospital experience.
• Knowledge of third-party payer reimbursement methodologies.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.

Responsabilités

• Provide discharge planning and determine appropriate post-acute level of care.
• Offer decision support to patients, families and physicians.
• Manage expectations and ensure smooth transitions through hospitalization.
• Assist in appropriate utilization of hospital services and reimbursement.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Payer reimbursement knowledge

Decision making

Patient education

Formation

Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA)

Outils

Computer proficiency

Description du poste

PIH Health is seeking an LVN Discharge Planner to collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and patients in Los Angeles to determine the appropriate post-acute level of care and to guide families through transitions.

The role involves providing decision support, managing expectations, ensuring smooth progression through hospitalization, aiding utilization of services, and educating healthcare staff about discharge options and reimbursement pathways.