RN Discharge Planner - CalAIM

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Merced, California seeks an RN Discharge Planner to coordinate clinical care for CalAIM-eligible individuals. This role involves managing the discharge planning process and ensuring compliance with nursing standards.

The ideal candidate should have experience in discharge coordination and managing transitions for vulnerable populations. Responsibilities include collaborating with care plans, conducting assessments, and supporting successful patient transitions back into the community.

Qualifications

• Two years’ clinical experience with Discharge Coordination.
• Experience in correctional/detention facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily clinical care for CalAIM-eligible individuals.
• Ensure compliance of reentry care plans and nursing standards.
• Collaborate with medical directors and community partners.

Skills

RN case management

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Education

Unrestricted RN license

BSN, CCM preferred

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

How you make a difference

The RN Discharge Planner is responsible for coordinating daily clinical care and managing the discharge planning process for CalAIM-eligible individuals. This role provides clinical oversight of reentry care plans, ensuring they are appropriate, compliant, and aligned with Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports. The position works closely with managed care plans, community providers, and facility leadership to coordinate care and support successful transitions. The RN Discharge Planner conducts assessments as needed and ensures adherence to applicable nursing standards and regulatory requirements. This role serves as the accountable clinician for the discharge planning process.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides clinical review and oversight of discharge planning activities, including off‑site, outpatient, and acute care services
• Reviews and manages utilization, pre‑certification, and documentation within care management systems to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Coordinates care with medical directors, providers, managed care plans, and community partners to support effective transitions
• Reviews referrals, claims, and medical records to ensure appropriate level of care, coding accuracy, and cost management
• Communicates discharge needs and collaborates with facility and operations leadership to determine appropriate placement and release planning

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Unrestricted, current RN license in state of employment
• BSN, CCM preferred.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ clinical experience with Discharge Coordination experience
• Previous correctional/detention facility experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for RN license

We’re looking for candidates with strong RN case management, discharge planning, or care coordination experience, ideally with exposure to CalAIM, Medi‑Cal, managed care plans, Enhanced Care Management, Community Supports, or reentry services. The ideal candidate is comfortable coordinating complex discharge needs, connecting patients to community resources, and helping vulnerable populations transition successfully back into the community. A strong fit would be an RN who is organized, resourceful, patient‑centered, and persistent with follow‑up. This role requires someone who can think beyond the immediate medical need and help create a realistic plan for what happens after the patient leaves the Merced County Jail.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k
• 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.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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