Nurse Discharge Planner

Job Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Nurse Discharge Planner to join our team  this role, you will coordinate the transition of patients from clinical settings back into the community, ensuring optimal outcomes and seamless care continuity.

• Collaborate with DOC Re‑entry services to plan discharges, ensuring adherence to policies for patients with mental health issues or serious medical illnesses.
• Review requests from external agencies regarding medical and mental health transfers into DOC institutions, determining appropriateness of transfer and coordinating necessary services.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies and communicate with the 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, attending relevant meetings and participating in staff training.
• Consult with supervisory personnel and leadership regarding complex cases, identify areas of concern, and facilitate resolution while maintaining security clearance and applying critical thinking skills.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

• Minimum 1 year of health‑care care‑delivery experience 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.

• A current nursing license in the state of employment is required.
• Must be able to attain and maintain security clearance to the facility.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) plans.
• Daily Pay – receive 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 with 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 Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply, even if your experience does not align perfectly with every element of the job description.

Apply before the position is filled. Final date to receive applications is contingent upon applicant volume; specific deadlines for Colorado locations will be posted in the job description. We are an affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.