Registered Nurse Discharge
Job Description:
Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Registered Nurse Discharge you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you - at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Medical Center which is a part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.Benefits St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.n Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at St. David's Medical Center!Job Summary and Qualifications The Discharge Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing discharge instructions to patients in discharge suite in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. This position is responsible for preparing discharge documentation, educating patient on discharge instructions, mitigating any discharge barriers for patients discharging home, and answering any discharge questions from patient or family members. This position will assist in the coordination of post-hospital needs of all patients going home in order to promote quality, continuity of care and safety for the patient. The Discharge RN will meet the needs of the patient to help facilitate a timely and efficient discharge from the hospital. The Discharge RN will assist in patient advocacy and provide any direct patient care needed based upon St Davids Medical Center Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Facilitates the discharge of patients from inpatient, emergency room, or outpatient surgery to the discharge suite by coordinating with facility RNs, and Charge Nurses. Patient care is delivered in accordance with assessed needs.Prepares, explains, and validates understanding of discharge instructions by patient and patient's family members if present.Documentation is consistent, complete, thorough and legible. Documentation includes discharge instructions, education resources, department audits and department logs.Patient care is administered based on Hospital and Departmental specific standards of care and practice.The RN involves the patient and/or significant other(s) in the patient's care. Education/instruction are provided specific to the patient's health care needs and age requirements.Physician orders for all assigned patients are reviewed & carried out accordingly.Accepts only physician's verbal or telephone orders in accordance with practice guidelines using 2 patient identifiers. Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN degree. License and Certifications Registered Nurse license by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. If a compact license is held, RN is required to obtain a Texas RN license within 90 days of their hire date.BLS is required per St. David's HealthCare Policy.5 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting is required.Previous computer experience required.This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved). This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved). St. David's Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This 300
bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department, the region's largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services provided at St. David's Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, women's services, complex surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a 60
bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient comprehensive care. nn St. David's Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits -- St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. nn HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.nHCA Healthcare Co-Founder If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Discharge opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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