Nurse Discharge Planner LVN-CalAIM

Wellpath; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 42,005 - 59,826; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Nurse Discharge Planner LVN in Santa Rosa, California. The role involves developing and coordinating care plans for individuals, conducting nursing assessments, and collaborating with community providers.

The ideal candidate will possess graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, have experience with transition planning, and maintain required licensure. Comprehensive benefits and perks such as DailyPay and tuition assistance are offered.

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.
• Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning services for medical and mental health needs.
• Identify release-planning needs and arrange referrals and appointments.
• Document services in the health record and ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Discharge planning

Community resource coordination

Nursing assessments

Patient documentation

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor's degree in health-related fields

Job description

Nurse Discharge Planner LVN

Compensation: $36.96 /hour

Department: Nursing

Role Overview

The Nurse Discharge Planner LVN develops and coordinates clinically informed reentry care plans for CalAIM-eligible individuals to address medical, behavioral health, and substance use needs prior to release. The role conducts basic nursing assessments, reviews health records, coordinates referrals, facilitates warm handoffs to managed care plans and community providers, documents services in the EHR, tracks release timelines, activates Justice‑Involved aid codes, and collaborates with in‑reach partners and Medi‑Cal eligibility staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning services for medical, mental health, MAT, and related programs in accordance with contract requirements and policies.
• Identify release‑planning needs, coordinate medications and medical needs upon release, and arrange referrals and appointments with community providers.
• Facilitate psychoeducational sessions, benefit applications, and resumption of services to support continuity of care.
• Maintain working relationships with facility staff, parole, mental health, and medical partners while adhering to security regulations.
• Document services in the health record, activate Justice‑Involved aid codes, and ensure compliance with DHCS CalAIM requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

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

Experience

• Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources for persons with medical, substance use, and/or mental illness is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/ Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.
• Maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.
• Be able to attain and maintain a security clearance to the facility.

Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we offer a range of perks 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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