Nurse Discharge Planner

Nurse Discharge Planner – $5,000 Bonus

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture and excellent career growth opportunities.

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

• Daily Pay – receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. We are dedicated to providing quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, living our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!” and collectively healing the world, one patient at a time.

As a Nurse Discharge Planner, you will collaborate with various healthcare stakeholders—including the Discharge Nurse Manager, Regional Clinical Leaders, and Facility Health Services—to facilitate seamless transitions for patients returning to the community. Your role involves ensuring timely and appropriate care provision, coordinating with Re‑Entry Services and Clinical Leaders, and communicating outcomes effectively to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.

• Collaborate with DOC Re‑entry services for discharge planning, ensuring adherence to policies for patients with mental health issues or serious medical illnesses.
• Review requests from external agencies regarding medical and mental health transfers back into DOC institutions, determine appropriateness of transfer and coordinate necessary services.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies and communicate with Medicaid coordinator to ensure resumption of benefits for released patients.
• Advocate for medical necessity and continuation of prescribed medications for patients admitted to community facilities while attending relevant meetings and participating in staff training.
• Consult with supervisory personnel and appropriate leadership regarding complex cases, identify areas of concern, and facilitate resolution while maintaining security clearance and applying critical thinking skills.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in care delivery in a managed care environment.
• Computer data entry experience in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with care management (CM).
• Chronic care experience highly preferred.
• Understanding of care delivery in a correctional environment preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• A current nursing license in the state of employment is required.
• Must be able to attain and maintain security clearance to the facility.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.