Discharge Planner - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

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Here are the Details

Position: Discharge Planner/LVN

Schedule: 12hr shifts, 8am-8:30pm

Location: San Benito County Jail

Responsibilities:

• Monitor intake logs to identify patients with discharge planning needs and ensure all referrals for discharge planning support are followed up.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to identify patients requiring pre-release health planning and coordinate with behavioral health providers (including psychiatric and licensed mental health professionals) for those with complex needs.

• Participate in multidisciplinary planning for specialized transitional programs, focusing on patients with chronic or serious health conditions (e.g., community-based mental health teams, HIV Jail Linkage programs).

• Assist patients with application processes, confirming eligibility, and referring them to appropriate community resources and correctional facility program staff.

• Coordinate appointments with community health providers as permitted by release schedules and ensure timely communication with those providers to facilitate smooth transitions.

• Appropriately document all discharge planning activities in the patient health record, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with healthcare and jail staff to ensure effective patient orientation and pre-release planning.

• Provide patients with educational materials regarding continuing care resources and community referral options.

• Complete discharge summaries and coordinate with medical staff to ensure patients receive the required release medications from available inventory.

• Develop and maintain procedures for handling designated patient classes (e.g., Veterans, treatment court clients), ensuring expedited verification of medications and coordination with court staff or providers as necessary.

• Act as the liaison between MEDIKO, the Sheriff's Office, and community agency providers, such as the Veterans Administration, substance abuse programs, and mental health agencies.

• Foster relationships with key providers to promote patient compliance, satisfaction, and positive health outcomes.

• Attend select community meetings as needed to ensure coordination between the correctional facilitys medical program and community-based organizations.

• Ensure proper documentation of discharge planning activities in inmate health records according to MEDIKO policies and procedures.

• Prepare and maintain reports and logs summarizing pre-release planning activities, ensuring electronic records are complete and accessible for review.

• Respond to requests from security and MEDIKO staff in accordance with facility and organizational guidelines, adhering to conduct and behavior standards set forth by the facility command staff.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years experience, preferably in correctional health or criminal justice environment as Case Manager; Discharge Planner; nurse performing similar tasks related to referral, case management, and/or care coordination; or Mental Health related Service Coordinator

• Bachelors Degree in social sciences, human services, or health care related field or Nursing Degree

• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)

Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family

• Preferred Pharmacy Network options

• MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options

• Wellness program

• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match

• Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage

• Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans

• Paid portion of Maternity Leaves

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays

• Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan

• Free Continuing Education

• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized chains, service providers and retailers

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.