Discharge planner vs registered nurse case manager

Differences between discharge planner and registered nurse case manager duties and responsibilities

Discharge planner example responsibilities.

• Manage full caseload of patients providing both supportive and educational counseling as well as utilization review and case management services.
• Assist patients with completing Medicaid applications.
• Coordinate and facilitate patient placement post discharge in clinical facilities, including SNF and rehabilitation programs.
• Maintain verbal contact with family/petitioner, in compliance with HIPAA and JCAHO policy, with regards to consumer needs.
• Facilitate transportation prior to approval from Medicaid including ambulance transfer.
• Follow and adhere to facility policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements
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Registered nurse case manager example responsibilities.

• Lead CNA med certification class and train staff in CPR certification.
• Direct and manage overall functions of both rehab and sub-acute units.
• Manage a 36 bed memory care unit along with a 15 LTC.
• Manage ICU\ PICU, relate to budget, staffing assignments, and evaluations.
• Coordinate and manage all DME and skil therapy services, establish upon admission.
• Manage post-op peritoneal catheters with prescribe flushes and dressing changes until mature and ready for use.
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