Complex Discharge Planner

Centene Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 56,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation offers a fully remote case management role focused on discharge planning for high-risk members. The RN holder coordinates complex discharge plans, educates families, and ensures timely transitions between care levels. Requires an RN with a compact or state licensure, 2+ years acute care, and knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations.

Pay ranges from $27.02 to $48.55 per hour. Responsibilities include coordinating with providers and utilization management staff, documenting

Qualifications

• Graduate from Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with 2–4 years related experience.
• 2+ years of acute care experience required.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and utilization management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops complex discharge plans based on level of care required by needs assessment.
• Interacts with providers and other staff to coordinate safe transitions between care facilities.
• Manages discharge plans to ensure timely, smooth transitions and appropriate care levels.
• Documents all discharge plans in health management systems per policy.
• Educates members and families on discharge plans and utilization processes.
• Provides feedback to leadership to improve discharge planning processes.
• Assists with prior authorizations related to discharge planning.

Skills

Discharge planning

Telephonic environment

Clinical knowledge

Utilization management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Graduate from Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Position Purpose: Develops, assesses, and coordinates complex discharge plans for high-risk members based upon needs assessment. Assists with the facilitation of a smooth transition from the acute care setting to the next level of care and educates members and their families/caregivers on discharge plan to ensure appropriate high-quality transitional care.

Key Details

This is a fully remote opportunity that requires an active Compact RN License. Prior Case Management and/or Discharge Planning experience working in a telephonic environment highly preferred.

• Develops complex discharge plans based on level of care of members needs determined by needs assessment to ensure appropriate level of care
• Interacts with providers, community agencies, and other utilization review staff to coordinate and ensure a safe, effective, and clinically appropriate transition plan for the member
• Assists with managing member’s discharge plans to ensure a timely and smooth discharge between levels of care and facilities
• Collects, documents, and maintains all discharge plans taken on member medical records in health management systems according to utilization management policies and guidelines
• Assists with providing education to members and their families on discharge plan and utilization processes to ensure high quality appropriate care to members, as applicable
• Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve the discharge planning process for members to ensure high-quality transitional care
• Coordinates and assists with completion of prior authorizations as they related to discharge planning, as applicable
• Assists concurrent review team as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience

Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience. 2+ years of acute care experience required.

• Clinical knowledge of discharge planning competencies preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.

License/Certification

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure

Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour

Company Overview

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act