Discharge Planner (RN or LPN)
$79,040–$93,600 year
On-siteOverland Park, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee and coordinate the safe discharge of residents by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized plans, and providing education on medications and follow-up care. Supervise collaboration with physicians, therapists, social workers, and family members while communicating with community resources and arranging transportation. Complete accurate discharge paperwork, monitor resident progress, and intervene as needed to address complications. Participate in team meetings to discuss discharge plans and barriers, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facility policies. Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing. Full-time weekday schedule with rotating weekend on-call.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse License, or Practical Nurse License in the state where work is performed
- Any experience in discharge planning or care coordination roles within a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of community resources and support services available to older adults
- Knowledge of medical terminology, charting skills, and familiarity with a skilled nursing facility
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and operating computer hardware and software
- Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to mentor and supervise staff as needed
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to the highest standards of nursing practice
- Ability to work in a variety of environments within the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, and administrative offices
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, equipment, or controls
- Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus
- Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs
- Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed
- Capability to lift and/or assist other nursing staff in transferring residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed
- Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager
- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, equipment, or controls
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