Discharge Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Design, evaluate, and manage intricate discharge plans for high-risk members.

• Ensure seamless transitions from acute care to subsequent levels of care.

• Educate members and their families/caregivers regarding discharge plans.

• Collaborate with providers, community organizations, and utilization review personnel to coordinate safe, effective, and clinically appropriate transition strategies.

• Oversee discharge plans to guarantee timely and efficient discharges between care levels and facilities.

• Gather, document, and preserve discharge plans within member medical records and health management systems.

• Provide guidance on discharge plans and utilization procedures.

• Offer constructive feedback on enhancements to the discharge planning process.

• Coordinate and assist with prior authorizations pertinent to discharge planning.

• Support the concurrent review team as required.

• Adhere to all policies and standards.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school or hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

• 2–4 years of relevant experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of acute care experience is required.

• LPN state licensure is required, or RN state licensure and/or compact state licensure.

• Preferred clinical knowledge in discharge planning competencies.

• Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid regulations is preferred.

• Understanding of utilization management processes is preferred.

• Experience in LTAC, Inpatient Rehabilitation, or Skilled Nursing Facilities is preferred.

• RN with a compact nursing license is preferred.

• Must be able to work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, according to your local time zone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401K plan.

• Stock purchase options.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Paid time off in addition to holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules.

• Additional incentives may be included in the overall compensation package.

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting diversity.