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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Morrisville, PA
Morrisville, Pennsylvania

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About the Organization: EEO/Drug-Free EmployerDescription:

HCR ManorCare provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy. The RN-Nurse Supervisor supervises nursing personnel to deliver nursing care and within the scope of practice, coordinates care delivery which will ensure that residents' needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, center policies and procedures, and federal, state and local guidelines. In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.
 



Educational Requirements:Currently holds a RN license in this state.Position Requirements:One year prior nursing experience preferred.

Job Specific Details:

The Transition Nurse has the following responsibilites: -Meet with patient and/or family according to Regional Transition Plan -Discuss, from a nursing care perspective, barriers to discharge, training needs, newly identified clincal diagnoses, etc., -Maintain a clinical worksheet for each patient -Attend weekly facility meetings to obtain needs for additional training for patients -Provide feedback to other ICP members focused on an effective transition (e.g. rehab, activities, social services, dietary) -Provide teaching and education with the patient and caregiver with focus on the "teach back" method (use of equipment, med management) -Oversee PCP and specialist appointments are set for post-discharge and assist patient/family with transportation and time recommendations -Faciliate RxMap program which delivers medications to the facility at time of discharge -Reviews discharge instructions, medications at time of d/c, community based services to support the patient's specific diagnosis -Provides PCP information on patient stay to assist in proper follow up care post discharge -Assists in completing discharge follow up calls -All other duties as assignedLocation:485 - MCHS-Yardley, Yardley, PennsylvaniaCategory:Nursing - RN/LPNExpDate: 5/1/2014
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