Aftercare, CPR Certification, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Health Plan, Healthcare, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Time Management
?PURPOSE STATEMENT:
?Provide assistance to patients and their families by developing a documented continuing care plan to ensure ongoing support in recovery and or other behavioral, mental or health care follow up after discharge from the facility.
?ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- ?Develop continuing after care plan, based on patient''s needs, to promote long term health and relapse prevention.
- ?Responsible for setting discharge appointments for patients, including group or individual therapy, psychologist or psychiatrist.
- ?Make arrangements for community resources to facilitate discharge. Provide all needed documentation to other providers to facilitate the continuum of care.
- ?Act as a liaison between referral sources, patients and counselors.
- ?Ensure all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise and timely.
?OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- ?Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
?EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- ?Associates degree in nursing or human services field required. Bachelor''s degree in social work or human services field preferred.
- ?One or more years' experience in a clinical setting preferred.
- ?One or more years' experience in discharge planning preferred.
?LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- ?If applicable, current licensure as a LPN, RN within the state where the facility provides services.
- ?CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility.
- ?First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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Acadia Healthcare Co Inc