Nurse Discharge Planner

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 45,694 - 55,847; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance and Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Nurse Discharge Planner to support patient transitions back to the community. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure timely care provision and effective communication of patient outcomes. Candidates must have an accredited nursing degree and at least one year of managed care experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The position is located in Springfield, Vermont and offers competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current nursing license in the state of employment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in care delivery in a managed care setting.
• Ability to attain and maintain security clearance to the facility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DOC Re-entry services for discharge planning.
• Review requests from agencies regarding patient transfers.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies and Medicaid Coordinators.
• Advocate for medical necessity and medication continuation.
• Consult with leadership on complex cases and resolutions.

Skills

Care delivery in a managed care environment

Computer data entry in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience with care management

Chronic care experience

Understanding of correctional care delivery

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Compensation Information: $33.17 - $40.54 / hour

Department (Org): Nursing

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing:

• DailyPay, 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

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

How you make a difference

As a Nurse Discharge Planner, you'll 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 while communicating outcomes effectively. By coordinating with Re-Entry Services and Clinical Leaders, you'll ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes in the community setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DOC Re-entry services for discharge planning, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures 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, determining appropriateness of transfer and coordinating 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 to varied situations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience of care delivery in a managed care environment.
• Computer data entry experience in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience working 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 are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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

We encourage you to apply. If your experience does not align perfectly with every element of the job description, you may be the right candidate for this or one of our many other roles.