Medical Discharge Planner

Medical Discharge Planner
Location
US-MI-Detroit
ID
2024-14406
Category
Nursing
Position Type
Full-Time
Overview

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Medical Discharge Planner just like you to join our team at the Wayne County Jail located in Detroit, MI. Pay rates range from $22.00-$30.00 per hour based on type of license, certification, Shift, FT, PRN, temporary contract, site needs, licensure, and experience.

NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award winning electronic operating system.

NaphCare Full Time Benefits:

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one !
• Lowest Cost Benefits for employees and for family!
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Free Continuing Education!
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Discharge Planner:

• Conduct rounds with physicians to meet with patients to discuss placement orders
• Assist patients with a specific plan for medication management
• Include patient in discharge planning
• Assist patients with the identification of a support network, instructions for future care and follow-up
• Coordinate care with community agencies, shelters, employment agencies, and drug and alcohol counselors

Qualifications

Qualifications for Discharge Planner:

• Bachelor's Degree in a human service field
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a clinical setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience in the development of discharge plans and coordination with community service providers
• Valid CPR card

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to with the position and location you're interested in.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran