Senior Discharge & Care Coordination Specialist

The Laurels of Charlottesville, Llc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance -医疗、牙科和

401K with matching funds

DailyPay

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Free CNA/STNA certification

Legacy, our new virtual community and

Rewards & recognitions program

Job summary

Laurel Health Care Company is seeking a discharge planner for The Laurels of Charlottesville to improve residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being. The role includes admissions, social services assessments, and coordinating referrals with residents and families.

The position involves assisting guests with financial matters, arranging discharge planning, coordinating with home care or other facilities, and ensuring accurate MDS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Completes admissions, social services evaluations, provides for social services or referrals, and maintains communication with resident and families.
• Assists guests with financial and legal matters (e.g., applying for pensions, referrals to lawyers, referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements).
• Provides discharge planning services (e.g., helping to place a guest on a waiting list for community congregate living, arranging intake for home care services, assisting with transfer arrangements to other facilities, working with outside agencies toward safe discharges).
• Provides or arranges needed counseling services and psychiatric medication management as indicated.
• Assures documentation is accurate and timely in MDS care plans.

Job description

Laurel Health Care Company is seeking a discharge planner for The Laurels of Charlottesville to improve residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being. The role includes admissions, social services assessments, and coordinating referrals with residents and families.

The position involves assisting guests with financial matters, arranging discharge planning, coordinating with home care or other facilities, and ensuring accurate MDS documentation.