Discharge Planner Full-Time

CorrectHealth currently has an exciting full-time day shift opportunity to join our growing team as a Discharge Planner in Lawrenceville GA!

CorrectHealth is a multi-disciplinary medical organization that provides high quality cost-effective comprehensive healthcare inside the walls of correctional facilities. The foundation of our company was established by a group of talented ER professionals. Brick by brick we have been building our company from the ground doing so we have developed the right way - the Correct Way as we like to call it - of providing correctional healthcare.

Currently CorrectHealth provides high quality cost-effective comprehensive healthcare services inside the walls of more than 40 correctional facilities throughout Georgia and Louisiana.

Job Summary:

The Discharge Planner provides evidence-based patient care that promotes a successful transition from a correctional setting. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team the Discharge Planner is responsible for managing patient discharge including access to medication follow-up appointments and coordination with community-based organizations for continuity of care post-release. Maintains compliance with the State Board of Nursing NCCHC and ACA including accurate medical records complying with federal and state requirements including HIPAA PREA etc.

• Initiate and coordinate discharge planning for incarcerated patients with identified medical mental health substance use or chronic care needs in accordance with NCCHC continuity of care standards.
• Identify patients at risk for interrupted care upon release including those with chronic illness pregnancy infectious disease serious mental illness or ongoing medication needs and prioritize timely discharge planning interventions.
• Coordinate continuity of care for individuals released to the community including referrals to community clinics health departments mental health providers opioid treatment programs and emergency resources.
• Arrange continuity appointments with community providers clinics public health departments substance use treatment programs and mental health services as indicated consistent with NCCHC Access to Care and Discharge Planning standards.
• Facilitate timely handoff of key health information (e.g. medication lists recent treatments followâup needs) to patients and receiving providers when feasible recognizing jail release constraints.
• Assist in ensuring patients are released with an appropriate supply of medications or prescriptions as ordered by a licensed provider to prevent gaps in treatment following release.
• Provide patient education regarding medications follow-up care warning signs and how to access community health resources within LPN scope of practice.
• Verify that discharge instructions are clear culturally appropriate and documented accurately in the health record.
• Accurately document discharge planning activities referrals patient education and continuity-of-care arrangements in the health record in alignment with NCCHC 2026 Supporting Survey Documentation requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement activities related to discharge planning outcomes missed appointments medication continuity or readmissions as assigned.
• Adhere to NCCHC standards facility policies and state Nurse Practice Act requirements while performing discharge planning functions under appropriate supervision.
• Advocate for the patient access to necessary post-release health services and assist patients in understanding how to navigate community health systems upon discharge.
• Support patient self-management by reinforcing education on chronic disease care infectious disease follow-up and preventive health needs prior to release.
• Communicate unresolved discharge needs to supervisor or providers when release occurs before full planning can be completed.
• Performs other related nursing duties as assigned and may be floated to other departments or clinical areas as operational needs arise.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN or RN Nursing program
• Current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing (LPN/LVN) or RN License required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required

Experience :

• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience (Experience in Corrections Emergency or Psychiatry preferred)
• Experience working with diverse populations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Critical and analytical thinking
• High degree of confidentiality and
• Ability to communicate (oral and written) with all levels of

Join our growing CorrectHealth family by finding your place in a dynamic work environment that offers competitive pay and excellent benefits such as Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance.

We also offer a comprehensive Retirement Plan paid time off and a variety of other great benefits.

CorrectHealth LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is a certified Drug-Free Workplace.