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Admission & Discharge Coordinator- LPN

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Petersburg, VA • On-site

$55K - $76K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


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Job description

Admission & Discharge Coordinator- LPN
Job no: 5109713
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Dinwiddie, Virginia, Petersburg, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services
Title: Admission & Discharge Coordinator- LPN
State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Hiring Range: $55,439 - $76,505
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/hwdmc/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Hiram W. Davis Medical Center, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a medical facility providing acute medical diagnoses, skilled care, intermediate care, and long-term care to individuals receiving services in DBHDS facilities and within the community that have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Although HWDMC provides long-term care services, current admissions are being accepted for temporary stays and special hospitalization only. Reasons for special hospitalization include but are not limited to acute care, step-down from a community hospital to stabilize, and rehabilitation.
The Admissions & Discharge Coordinator - LPN carries out the screening process for admissions and coordinates the discharge process for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities discharging to community placements. The Admissions & Discharge Coordinator is highly interactive and acts as a critical link between various entities (both inside and outside the organization). This position works with all interdisciplinary team members including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, MDS Coordinators, and Pharmacists. This position must communicate effectively with DBHDS facilities, Central Office, families, Community Service Boards (CSB's), and private providers. This position plays an integral role in facilitating discussion in team conferences, ensuring the team conference is organized, and documenting appropriately.
** The hours of this position are Monday through Friday, typical business hours, but may vary based on the needs of the facility. **
Job Duties:
• Collects information to assist in the decision of appropriateness of admission.
• Screens admissions for complications beyond the capacity of HWDMC.
• Coordinates and leads the discharge process for individuals with ID/DD discharging to community placements. Includes the individual, HWDMC team members, CSB, AR/LG, residential provider, CIM, and other community providers as appropriate in the discharge planning process.
• There may be limited travel to the community including group homes or other facilities.
• Manages paperwork related to discharge planning, training, visitation, and post-move monitoring documents as well as prescriptions, orders, and letters of need.
Minimum Qualifications
• A valid Virginia LPN license
• Valid driver's license
• Computer skills, including comfort with using Microsoft Office Suite, are required.
• Close attention to detail and good organizational skills are required.
Additional Considerations
• Experience in Long Term Care and/or Admissions & Discharge Coordinator experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and requires someone with a positive attitude, who is friendly and comforting and must be able to interact with others with ease.
• Proven ability to work interactively with all clinical disciplines and establish effective interpersonal relationships with staff.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to "Your Application" in your account.
This position is open until filled; however, applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.
Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.
Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 524-7300 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.
Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.
Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!
Contact Information
Name: Hiram HR
Phone: 804-524-7600
Email: Hiramhr@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 18 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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