Impactful LVN Discharge Planner for Community Care

Wellpath; Placerville (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP with counseling

Life insurance

Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Home and auto loan discounts

Job summary

Wellpath in California seeks a Nurse Discharge Planner LVN to develop and coordinate clinically informed reentry care plans for CalAIM-eligible individuals addressing medical, behavioral health, and substance use needs before release.

You will conduct basic nursing assessments, review health records, coordinate referrals, and facilitate warm handoffs to managed care plans and community providers, ensuring timely service with proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Business Administration, or other health-related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning services for medical, mental health, MAT, and related programs.
• Identify release-planning needs and coordinate medications and medical needs upon release.
• Facilitate psychoeducational sessions, benefit applications, and resumption of services.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Documentation in EHR

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / LVN

Bachelor’s degree in Health-related field (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Wellpath in California seeks a Nurse Discharge Planner LVN to develop and coordinate clinically informed reentry care plans for CalAIM-eligible individuals addressing medical, behavioral health, and substance use needs before release.

You will conduct basic nursing assessments, review health records, coordinate referrals, and facilitate warm handoffs to managed care plans and community providers, ensuring timely service with proper documentation.