Skill
Discharge Planning
Healthcare and Medical
Discharge planning is the process healthcare teams use to prepare a patient for leaving a hospital or care facility, coordinating follow-up care, medications, equipment, and referrals to ensure a safe transition. It is typically managed by nurses, case managers, or social workers who assess a patient's home situation and support needs. Effective discharge planning aims to prevent readmissions and ensure continuity of care.
Discharge Planning in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 24
- Employers
- 5
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Open roles requiring Discharge Planning (24)
Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Center for Surgery and Procedures
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Lexington, KY · $74,806 – $138,511
This role provides nursing care to veterans before, during, and after ambulatory surgery and procedures, managing patient preparation, monitoring recovery, and coordinating discharge. It suits experienced nurses with critical care or surgical backgrounds who can thrive in a fast-paced federal healthcare environment.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Social Worker
Indian Health Service
Sisseton, SD · $80,382 – $104,502
This federal social worker role at an Indian Health Service facility in South Dakota provides therapeutic mental health services to patients using a culturally-informed approach, working collaboratively with community providers and health professionals. The position suits experienced licensed clinical social workers seeking work in tribal healthcare settings with comprehensive federal benefits.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Care Manager RN – Weekends (Sat/Sun)
AdventHealth
Part-time · ADVENTHEALTH PARKER · $35 – $66 / hour
This role manages patient discharge planning and care transitions for a hospital system, working weekend shifts. It suits experienced nurses interested in care coordination and helping patients navigate post-acute services and community resources.
Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Psychiatric Crisis Specialist I and II
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Mercy Hospital
This role involves conducting psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, and care coordination for behavioral health patients in hospital emergency departments and inpatient settings. It suits clinically trained professionals with a mental health license or nursing background who want to work nights in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
RN Spine Coordinator, FT, Days, VUH
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Nashville, TN
This role coordinates care for spine patients through the hospitalization episode and into recovery, managing transitions between providers and ensuring clinical pathways support patient outcomes. It suits experienced nurses who want to step into program leadership, quality oversight, and data-driven improvement without leaving direct patient connection.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Registered Nurse - Surgical Service Line - PACU/ASU/SDPU
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Pittsburgh, PA · $71,798 – $147,862
A surgical nursing role at a VA Medical Center providing perioperative care in recovery and same-day procedure units. This suits registered nurses with critical care experience who want to work with a federal employer and can commit to a Monday–Friday day shift in Pittsburgh.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Care Management Social Worker (Weekend Days - Saturday & Sunday)
AdventHealth
Part-time · ADVENTHEALTH PARKER · $27 – $51 / hour
This role provides psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and care coordination for hospital patients and families, helping them navigate transitions to post-acute and community care. It suits social workers with experience in hospital settings who want weekend work and can manage the emotional and logistical complexity of patient care journeys.
Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Case Management Social Worker - Neuro Expansion
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Clinic is hiring a social worker for their new neurological institute to coordinate care transitions and provide psychosocial support for patients with complex neurological conditions. This role suits experienced social workers with healthcare background who want to work within a multidisciplinary team in a specialized neuro setting.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Social Worker - Veterans Justice Program and Grant and Per Diem Liaison
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Fairbanks, AK · $104,196 – $135,458
This role partners with the justice system to connect justice-involved Veterans with VA services and benefits, while also overseeing federal housing and per diem grant programs for homeless Veterans. It combines intensive case management in courtrooms and correctional settings with program administration and clinical leadership across a specialized caseload.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
RN – Urology
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Cleveland, OH
A registered nurse position on a post-operative urology and surgical telemetry unit at Cleveland Clinic's main campus, providing hands-on care to patients recovering from complex surgical procedures. This role suits experienced acute-care nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to develop clinical expertise within a supportive, collaborative team.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Discharge Planning
Measured from the 24 open roles that name Discharge Planning — not from a curated list.
- Care Coordination10 roles41.7%
- Case Management5 roles20.8%
- Crisis Intervention5 roles20.8%
- Treatment Planning5 roles20.8%
- Medication Administration3 roles12.5%
- Microsoft Outlook3 roles12.5%
Roles that use Discharge Planning
Employers hiring for Discharge Planning
5 in total, most open roles first.
- VAVeterans Health Administration13 roles
- CCCleveland Clinic5 roles
- AdventHealth4 roles
- ISIndian Health Service1 role

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