Discharge Planner
Moorings Park
Chateau, Naples, FL, US
Full-time
Moorings Park is looking for a Discharge Planner. The Discharge Planner coordinates and facilitates resident discharge planning under the direction of and in collaboration with the registered nurse, physician, members of the therapy team, and Interdisciplinary team.
Contributions :
- Provides a friendly, pleasant welcome for all who contact and visit the offices.
- Provides tours to potential residents and their families.
- Verifies insurance information, demographics, and emergency contacts provided.
- Reviews the admission contract with the residents or families and obtains signatures for admission documents.
- Collaborates with the registered nurse, physicians, caregivers, residents, family, other departmental team members, and the payor to proactively develop and implement a safe and appropriate discharge plan.
- Assists as needed with obtaining referrals, prior authorization for Home Health Care, DME, SNF, acute rehabilitation, and appointments.
- Maintains working knowledge of Medicare, and private insurance company coverage for referred products and services.
- Participates in and completes discharge assessments, completes follow-up phone calls promptly, and provides referrals / data according to the patient's needs.
- Documents and tracks specific needs for GG compliance.
- Maintains a current list of resources for referrals and refers to the appropriate inpatient, outpatient, and community resources.
- Provides accurate census and room management to staff.
- Serves as backup for Admissions Coordinator
- Provides Manager on Duty Services on a rotation.
- Certifications and licenses required by state regulations.
- Works with confidential data. Actively promotes patients’ confidentiality and rights. Disclosure would be contrary to the best interest of the facility and professional ethics.
Job Requirements :
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required.
- During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
- Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- One year’s experience working in a long-term facility.
- Certifications and licenses required by state regulations.
- Working knowledge of Medicare and related requirements.
Moorings Park Communities, a renowned Life Plan organization includes three unique campuses located in Naples, Florida. We offer Simply the Best workplaces through a culture of compassionate care for both our residents and our partners.
We’re proud to be named a Great Place to Work Certified company through Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For".
Simply the Best Benefits for our partners include :
- FREE health and dental insurance
- FREE Telemedicine for medical and behavioral health
- Vision insurance, company paid life insurance and short-term disability.
- Generous PTO program
- HSA with employer contribution
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Wellness program with free access to on-site gym
- Corporate discounts
- Employee assistance program
- Caring executive leadership
11 days ago