Nurse Discharge Planner - Seamless Community Transitions

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

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.