What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner position at Kindred Healthcare?
Vaughan Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Discharge Planner.
In this position you will
* Manage patient care using the nursing process
* Deliver care to patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation
* Interact with patients, significant others, and healthcare team members
* Respond to the unique needs of patients of all ages
Responsibilities
* Provide and manage patient care
* Conduct interviews and physical examinations
* Provide patient education
* Determine initial diagnosis and document findings
* Interact effectively with patients, significant others, and healthcare team members
* Maintain professional nursing standards
* Associate's degree in Nursing required
* Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing
* CPR certification required within 30 days of employment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Drug Free Workplace