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St Claire; Morehead, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire is seeking a discharge coordinator to ensure a seamless discharge experience.

You will act as the liaison between patient families and the care team, identify barriers, coordinate equipment, transportation, and follow-up appointments to promote safe transitions of care. The role requires an active RN license or CMA certification and 0-1 years of healthcare experience; high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• CMA certification required
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication among care team and patient families to ensure seamless discharge
• Identifies barriers to discharge and coordinates with nurses and case managers
• Verifies placement of equipment orders and transportation for safe discharge
• Notifies patients about follow-up appointments and ensures prescriptions are sent to pharmacies
• Monitors progress and follows up for safe transitions of care

Skills

Discharge coordination

Communication

Care coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.**Job Description**:## Job SummaryEnsures a seamless and efficient discharge experience by facilitating communication among the care team. Identifies and addresses barriers to discharge, and supports patients and families in understanding next steps. Monitors progress and follows up to promote safe transitions of care. Communicates effectively to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction. ## Essential Functions• Serves as liaison between patient families/caregivers and care team to facilitate effective discharge communication.• Identifies and mitigates barriers to discharge prior to discharge day.• Verifies placement of equipment orders to ensure safe discharge.• Communicates hospital follow-up and specialty appointments to patients/caregivers.• Confirms new prescriptions are sent to the patient’s pharmacy.• Verifies discharge transportation arrangements.• Notifies primary nurse when patient is ready for discharge, ensuring all orders, medications, and transportation are in place.• Identifies high-risk patients for readmission and coordinates post-discharge communication with input from Case Managers.• Performs other duties as assigned. ## Education RequirementHigh school diploma or equivalent experience ## Experience Requirement0-1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.All experience must be paid and in the same related field.Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. ## Certifications & LicensuresCurrent and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, CMA - Certified in Medical Assisting ## Working ConditionsA. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. NeverC. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. NeverI. Working in confined spaces: 1. NeverJ. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)L. Loud noises: 1. NeverM. Temperature extremes: 1. NeverN. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. NeverO. Radiation: 1. NeverP. Burns: 1. NeverQ. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. NeverT. Combative/violent people: 1. NeverU. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. NeverV. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A ## Physical DemandsThis position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials, occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment, and occasional exposure to cuts/punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens. ## Additional Job DescriptionsN/A**Department**:Adminstration**Shift**:**Time Type:**Full time**Address**:222 Medical Circle**City, State**:Morehead, Kentucky