Discharge Planner/Licensed Practical Nurse 2x12s Part time

Armor Health•Columbus, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Armor Health is seeking a part-time Discharge Planner/LPN to join its team at Franklin County Jail in Columbus, Ohio. The position is described as night work consisting of two 12-hour shifts. The role supports discharge planning and care coordination for patients in a correctional health setting, including patients with chronic or complex health and behavioral health needs. Armor Health describes its work as partnering with correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes and foster patients’ holistic wellness.

Requirements

At least two years of experience, preferably in correctional health or a criminal justice environment, as a case manager, discharge planner, nurse performing similar referral, case management, or care coordination work, or mental health-related service coordinator.
A bachelor's degree in social sciences, human services, or a health care-related field, or a nursing degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Familiarity with health records, medical terminology, and health information services.

Responsibilities

Monitor chronic care logs and caseloads as needed to supplement referrals from staff.
Develop discharge planning referral criteria for intake medical screeners.
Consult routinely with medical providers about the current caseload to identify patients who meet criteria for pre-release health planning.
Consult with Armor behavioral health providers, including psychiatrists and licensed mental health professionals, about patients with complex needs requiring supplemental coordination beyond individual treatment or behavioral health referral plans upon release from custody.
Participate in multidisciplinary planning for specialized transitional programs serving seriously or chronically ill patients, such as community-based mental health teams and HIV Jail Linkage programs.