Registered Nurse - Discharge Planning

Case Management Coordinator

Facilitates cost-effective, high quality patient transitions of care and outcomes by collaborating with staff and providing guidance, education, and support to assigned patients.

• Coordinates and manages discharge planning activities.
• Completes a comprehensive assessment of the patient's overall medical condition, financial status, emotional status, and support system to develop a discharge plan for post hospital care.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members, including physicians and nurses.
• Provides patients and families with information and education on post hospital care options and available resources.
• Facilitates patient referrals to external healthcare facilities and/or other community services
• Ensures all necessary paperwork and documentation are completed accurately and timely
• Monitors patient progress and modifies the discharge plans as necessary
• Communicates with Manager, Director, and/or Physician Advisor on complex discharge planning issues and delays in service.
• Trains new employees, students, or interns as needed.

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• RN
  - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire.

• Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing:
Occasionally

Walking:
Occasionally

Sitting:
Frequently

Lifting 0-25 lbs.:
Rarely

Lifting 25-75 lbs.:
Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.:
Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.:
Rarely

Carrying 25-75 lbs.:
Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.:
Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.:
Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.:
Rarely

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.:
Rarely

Climbing:
Rarely

Bending/Stooping:
Rarely

Kneeling:
Rarely

Crouching/Crawling:
Rarely

Reaching:
Occasionally

Talking:
Frequently

Hearing:
Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements:
Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements:
Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry:
Frequently

Running:
Rarely

Vision:
Depth Perception:
Frequently

Vision:
Distinguish Color:
Frequently

Vision:
Seeing Far:
Frequently

Vision:
Seeing Near:
Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: Low-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY
- We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT
- We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK
- We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION
- We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE
- We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE
- We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.