Acute Care RN: Transition & Discharge Specialist

Northshore Home Health Care; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Commerce City, CO is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Care Transition Specialties Unit to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to adults with complex needs.

You will perform assessments, manage IVs and medications, monitor changes, coordinate safe discharges, educate families, and collaborate with physicians, therapists and case managers to ensure smooth care transitions and ongoing learning in a fast-paced academic environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong assessment, medication management, and patient education skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in an academic, innovative environment focused on continuous learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adults with complex and evolving needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage IVs and medications.
• Monitor patient condition changes and coordinate safe discharges.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure seamless care transitions.

Skills

Assessment skills

Medication management

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Northshore Home Health Care in Commerce City, CO is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Care Transition Specialties Unit to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to adults with complex needs.

You will perform assessments, manage IVs and medications, monitor changes, coordinate safe discharges, educate families, and collaborate with physicians, therapists and case managers to ensure smooth care transitions and ongoing learning in a fast-paced academic environment.