Travel RN - Admin/Mgmt - Washington, DC - $55 to $60 per hour - 01/04/25 at TravelNurseSource
Washington, DC 20010
About the Job
Pay Information
$55 to $60 per hour
About The Position
An RN discharge planner ensures smooth patient transitions from the hospital to home or other care settings by assessing needs, coordinating care, educating patients and families, documenting the process, advocating for patient needs, and solving problems like transportation and insurance. Their role is crucial for patient safety, reducing readmissions, and improving overall outcomes.
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Job Requirements
Certs Required: BLS,RN or LMSW/LGSW/LCSW
Work Setting skills Req: Cerner, Acute Hospital, Insurance Company, Long Term Acute Care/Rehab/Skilled Nursing
Work Setting skills Preferred: Home Health, Hospice, telephonic, previous charge experience
Case Management/Utilization Review skills required: Admission Criteria, Benefits Eligibility, Care coordination, Discharge Planning, Needs Assessment/ Order DME, Plan of Care, Pre-Cert Review, Prior Authorizations, Worker’s comp case management
Regulatory Skills Required: CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health, HIPAA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), The Joint Commission/ Core Measure/National Safety Goals
Regulatory Skills Preferred: Worker’s Compensation
Special Requirements: Must have experience with discharge planning, obtaining facility choices, sending referrals, issuing IMM and other Medicare letters
Patient Diagnosis: Geriatrics, ICU, Heart and Vascular, General Surgery, General Medicine, MICU,
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