Discharge Coordinator jobs in New York
Discharge Coordinator directs daily operation of record processing to ensure that discharge records are properly received, organized, and forwarded to the appropriate physician for completion. Audits medical records to guarantee compliance with institution standards, procedures and policies. Being a Discharge Coordinator may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Discharge Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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LPN Discharge Coordinator
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Mount Kisco, NY
FULL_TIME
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$2,500 Sign-On For External Candidates
You will be on-site at Northern Westchester Hospital as part of a dynamic team working to ensure the smooth transition of our patients!
No nights, weekends or holidays! This position is full-time with excellent hourly compensation, benefits within 30 days that include generous PTO, paid holidays, annual bonus potential, annual reviews, tuition reimbursement along with opportunities for continued career progression! All clinical licensures and required CEU costs are covered.
Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities- The Discharge Care Coordination Nurse is an integral member of the direct delivery care team and serves as a gateway to information and support
- The Discharge Care Coordination Nurse (LPN) performs daily communication with the acute care team, the Embedded Care Coordination RN, the PCP office care team, the patient and caregivers to ensure optimal communication and care, both during and after the acute care episode. The patient communication goal is to facilitate understanding of the hospitalization, the discharge care plan and assess patient literacy of same
- The Discharge Care Coordination Nurse utilizes tools and documents that support a guided care process, collaborating with patients/families/Physicians and other members of the care team toward an effective plan of care during the hospitalization, including:
- Assess patient and family's unmet health and social needs
- Provide effective communications to improve health literacy
- Develop a care plan based on mutual goals with patient, family and provider's emergency plan, medical summary, and ongoing action plan, as appropriate. Monitor patient's adherence to plan of care and progress toward goals in timely fashion, facilitate changes as needed
- Facilitate patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers as well as other care coordination team support specialists
- Ensure effective tracking of test results, medication management and adherence to follow-up appointments
- Facilitate communication between specialists and Primary Care Physician post-discharge for development of cohesive care plan, communicating action items to all responsible parties and following up to completion of same
- Attend and actively participate in care coordinator related training and meeting activities
- Perform regular visits to provide patient and family support and education
Required Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited LPN education program
- Active and unrestricted LPN license in the state of New York
- Experience in caring for chronic disease patients
- Experience with navigation of local medical and social support systems
- Experience in clinical or community health settings
- Care Coordination, case management or Home Health experience
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Excel
At OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at .
Would you thrive with OptumCare?- Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
- Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
- Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
- Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
- Do you want to be part of something better?
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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LPN Discharge Coordinator
- UnitedHealth Group
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Mount Kisco, NY
FULL_TIME
- $2,500 Sign-On For External Candidates You will be on-site at Northern Westchester Hospital as part of a dynamic team working to ensure the smooth transition of our patients! No nights, weekends or ho...
- 11 Days Ago
PER DIEM DISCHARGE LOUNGE COORDINATOR
- Montefiore Medical Center
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Bronx, NY
PER_DIEM
- The Discharge Lounge Coordinator is dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care experience to our discharged patients by assisting in maintaining a safe, clean and functional environment, ...
- 7 Days Ago
Discharge Planner
- Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
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Lake, NY
FULL_TIME
- Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is now hiring a full time Discharge Planner to join our team! Ten Broeck is a 258-bed facility that is recognized throughout the Hudson Valley for our ou...
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Discharge Planner
- Infinite Care Consulting Services
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Lake, NY
FULL_TIME
- Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is now hiring a full time Discharge Planner to join our team! Ten Broeck is a 258-bed facility that is recognized throughout the Hudson Valley for our ou...
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Discharge Planner
- Ellis Medicine
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Schenectady, NY
PER_DIEM
- BASIC FUNCTION: The Discharge Planner’s primary function is to provide administrative support to the Case Management Department. Responsibilities include maintaining case files, updating referral info...
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- Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
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Austin, TX
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- Canyon Vista Medical Center
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Case Manager
- Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
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Chandler, AZ
- Description Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of Americas ...
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Discharge Coordinator
- APN Staffing & Employment Solutions
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Chandler, AZ
- Job Description Job Description Discharge Coordinator More than $65,000/ year DOE Chandler, Az. The Discharge Coordinato...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
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Oakland, CA
- Position Summary: The Physician Assistant is an integral part of the surgical team, performing assessments of patients, ...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Therapist
- Evolve Treatment Centers
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Danville, CA
- Evolve Treatment Centers is looking for a Primary Therapist to join our team at our PHP/IOP facility in Danville, CA! Ou...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Case Manager/Discharge Coordinator
- CREOKS Health Services
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Sapulpa, OK
- Job Description Job Description Responsibilities: Under the direct leadership of the Children's Crisis Unit Director, th...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse
- Community Living Corporation
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Mount Kisco, NY
- Job Description Job Description Registered Nurse - Mount, Kisco, NY Community Living Corporation is a nonprofit agency t...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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New York covers 54,555 square miles (141,300 km2) and ranks as the 27th largest state by size.[3] The highest elevation in New York is Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks, at 5,344 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level; while the state's lowest point is at sea level, on the Atlantic Ocean.
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What does a Discharge Coordinator do?
Discharge Coordinator in Lima, OH
Lack of follow-up Many studies have shown that lack of follow-up with a primary care physician in the weeks after discharge can lead to a higher likelihood of re-hospitalization.
December 01, 2019
Discharge Coordinator in Stockton, CA
The Discharge Coordinator will demonstrate RWJBH s philosophy to Total Quality Management and Safety Together values by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.
December 04, 2019
Discharge Coordinator in South Bend, IN
At the time of patient discharge from psychiatric care communication between primary and secondary care needs to be as effective and efficient as possible.
December 29, 2019