- Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
- 3+ years
Comprehensively plan for services for a targeted population. Carries out activities related to discharge planning, participates in patient care rounds, care coordination and referral to other levels of care.
Responsibilities
- Reviews patient medical records to verify if patient has orders for observation or admission status
- Reviews chart for clinical appropriateness for continued stay
- Assigns anticipated date of discharge for the patient within 24 hours of admission
- Conducts initial interview with patient/family to formulate plan of care and coordination of services
- Assist patient/family in coping with hospitalization, disability, and chronic/terminal illness
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Skills
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageUnderstands placement intricacies and can interpret requirements from the local, state, and federal agencies to optimize placements of patients in the most appropriate settingExcellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills