Licensed Vocational Nurse - Discharge Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $28.00 - 36.53

LVN Discharge Planner

Position Summary :

The LVN Discharge Planner plays a vital role in the coordination of post-acute care services to ensure safe and effective discharges and continuity of care. This role requires knowledge of state and federal guidelines and criteria for determining medical necessity, level of care, resource utilization, and continued length of stay. Clinical knowledge of signs, symptoms, treatments, therapies, expected outcomes, and discharge needs for patients of all age groups is essential.

Under the supervision of the RN Case Manager or Director of Case Management, the LVN Discharge Planner works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and community partners to develop and implement individualized discharge plans.

Key Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to) :

• Identify discharge needs through patient interviews and chart reviews
• Initiate and coordinate referrals for :
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
• Home Health (including coordination of home health discharges)
• Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
• Ensure discharge plans align with medical condition, insurance coverage, and patient preferences
• Assist with patient education related to post-discharge care
• Document all discharge planning activities accurately and timely
• Maintain follow-up communications with patients and post-acute providers as needed
• Support hospital quality initiatives, including readmission reduction
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
• Alternating weekly schedule :

Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed

Additional Details :

Details : 1.0 FTE (5 x8s) AM Shift - Weekend Requirements

Job Posted : June 23,2025