Description
General Summary of Position
Provides patient/family interventions to facilitate quality patient care and timely discharge planning. Coordinates with physicians, nurses, Clinical Resource Management (CRM) Case Managers and Social Workers, and other disciplines within the care team including outside agencies to expedite the appropriateness, effectiveness and timeliness of post acute care and discharge planning. Using a variety of treatment modalities, assists patients and families in the resolution of social, financial and emotional problems related to illness, health care and rehabilitation. Assists to effectively and efficiently provide complete comprehensive discharge plans to decrease length of stay having services available in a timely manner. Acts as a resource who mentors and supports the discharge planning staff. Provides support for the additional care needs of psychiatric, ETOH/drug abuse, rape, neglected adult and child, and self-pay patient; for the highest possible care, and safe discharge. Assists with projections for discharge and IDRs daily. This position includes meeting the needs and providing services to all age groups-infancy through geriatrics, as well as providing services for the culturally diverse population MedStar Washington Hospital Center serves.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree required
- Associate degree in Nursing with five years of bedside nursing experience can be used in lieu of the Bachelor degree requirement. required
Experience
- 5-7 years of broad clinical experience in the acute care setting required
- Experience in case management, quality management and utilization experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
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