RN - Discharge Planner (Westover) in Westover, Maryland at Talantage, LLC

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Discharge Planner (Westover)

Position Summary
Talantage is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Discharge Planner to join our team at our client's correctional institution. The RN Discharge Planner is responsible for coordinating comprehensive discharge planning within a correctional healthcare setting to ensure continuity of care following patient release.

Working under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the RN Discharge Planner collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement safe, effective, and individualized discharge plans.

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate discharge planning for patients transitioning from a correctional setting to the community
• Assess patient medical, behavioral health, and social needs related to discharge
• Collaborate with nursing, medical providers, behavioral health staff, and community agencies
• Arrange follow-up care, medication access, and referrals to community resources
• Ensure discharge plans promote continuity of care and patient safety
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with policies and regulations
• Comply with all facility security requirements and correctional healthcare standards

Qualifications
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Maryland or ability to obtain licensure
• Current BLS and CPR certifications
• One (1) year of experience as a Discharge Planner or Case Manager required
• Experience in correctional healthcare or acute care preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, including drug screening and criminal background check
• Strong communication, organizational, and care coordination skills

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.