Nurse Discharge Planner

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Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved with a mission-driven organization that values a people-first culture and offers excellent career growth opportunities.

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

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 families to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being.

• Daily Pay – receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 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.

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

We are deeply committed to providing compassionate care to society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we demonstrate non‑judgmental compassion and innovation, living our mantra: “Always Do The Right Thing!”

As a Nurse Discharge Planner, you will collaborate with various 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 ensures timely and appropriate care, communicates outcomes effectively, and promotes continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.

• Collaborate with DOC re-entry services for discharge planning and ensure 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 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.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of 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.

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 Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating 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, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another role.

Final date to receive applications to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.