Acute Care RN — Transitions & Safe Discharge Specialist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks an experienced RN for an Acute Care Transition Specialties Unit, focusing on safe transitions between levels of care for adults with evolving health needs.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, administering medications and IV therapy, coordinating discharge planning, educating patients and families, and collaborating with physicians and care team members to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in medication and IV management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a collaborative, academic environment.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality patient care and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring for changes in condition.
• Manage IV therapy and administer medications according to established protocols.
• Coordinate and support safe discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to coordinate treatment and discharge needs.

Skills

RN licensure

IV management

Communication & teamwork

Commitment to learning

Job description

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks an experienced RN for an Acute Care Transition Specialties Unit, focusing on safe transitions between levels of care for adults with evolving health needs.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments, administering medications and IV therapy, coordinating discharge planning, educating patients and families, and collaborating with physicians and care team members to ensure continuity of care.