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Licensed Practical Nurse - Discharge Throughput Full-time Day Shift

Position Summary

The Discharge Throughput LPN is responsible for facilitating discharge callback protocols for low risk patients discharged to the home. The LPN will work under the Discharge Throughput Nurse Navigators to maintain a high level of quality and safety as they engage with patients within the SBM system. They will collaborate with the patient’s care team as needed while also utilizing their knowledge base to educate, advise, and assist patients to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.

_This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)._

_For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin._

_At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified._

Duties of a Discharge Throughput LPN

+ Generate patient readmission risk lists and place patient call backs focused on the low risk patients

+ Gauge patient understanding of post-discharge instructions

+ Assist in coordinating follow up care including accessing prescribed medications, scheduling follow up appointments, and facilitating home care

+ Utilize interdisciplinary teamwork to obtain relevant information and connect patients with appropriate resources

+ Identify when calls should be escalated to Discharge Throughput Nurse Navigators and facilitate transition

+ Effectively document call backs in the required format and maintain call back log

+ Adhere to protocols, guidelines, and policies for the follow up of patients at risk for readmissions by collaborating with Discharge Throughput Nurse Navigators

+ Participate in all Discharge Call Back program developments and quality improvements to achieve improved patient outcomes

+ Maintain all aspects of standard of care for Stony Brook Discharge Call Back initiatives

+ Facilitate communication between and among the patient and providers and act as a liaison with the Nurse Navigator on behalf of the patient

+ Utilizes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to maximize the patient experience

+ Works closely with leadership on joint projects to improve and maintain patient workflow processes, standard of cares, and quality data

+ Collaborate with patient education to maintain updates of all print and electronic materials pertaining to Pt discharge/follow-up Educational materials

+ Develop and/or promote patient and family Resources in the SBM

+ Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position is classified by OSHA as Category 1.

Qualifications

**Required:** Must possess or be eligible to obtain a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.

**Preferred:** A minimum of 3 years of clinical related experience. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point skills. Ability to work independently prioritizing initiatives within timelines in an organizational manner

** As part of the onboarding process, we require a copy of your current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This allows us to accurately track expiration dates and ensure compliance.

If your BLS certification is set to expire within 90 days of your start date, you will be scheduled to attend a BLS training session during your nursing orientation.

* Acute care is defined as medical services provided for illnesses that are short-term (usually less than 30 days), intense, and have a relatively severe to very severe course, requiring knowledge and expertise in the vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient’s condition, as well as ability to quickly recognize and identify potential problems and conditions resulting from a previous disease.

Special Notes** **:** **Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

**Posting Overview** **:** This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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+ Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

+ All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

+ This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

+ This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

+ Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services

* + Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.

+ Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen

* + Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.

+ Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

***The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination** .

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $45081 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as: $45081 / year

+ Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

+ Night shift differential ($000), evening shift differential ($000)

+ Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($000)

+ Geographic Pay ($13,000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

**Job Number:** 2501359

**Official Job Title:** : T & R Center Licensed Practical Nurse

**Job Field** : LPN

**Primary Location** : US-NY-Stony Brook

**Department/Hiring Area:** : Centralized Throughput Office

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Shift** : Day Shift **Shift Hours:** : 9am-5pm **Pass Days:** : Variable

**Posting Start Date** : Apr 30, 2025

**Posting End Date** : May 14, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

**Salary:** : $62081 / year

**Salary Grade:** : SG10

**SBU Area:** : Stony Brook University Hospital

**Req ID:** 2501359