Discharge Liaison RN - Bed & Patient Flow

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Discharge Lounge RN at MUSC Health coordinates patient discharge processes by identifying ready-for-discharge patients, circulating to units, and transferring eligible patients to the discharge lounge for waiting transport.

This role provides bedside care, ensures patient safety, communicates with families and transport services, and helps free inpatient beds to reduce admission delays and improve hospital flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• RN license in SC or compact state required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum one year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients ready for discharge and coordinate transfer to the Discharge Lounge.
• Routinely rounds on units to support discharges.
• Provide basic patient care and assist with the discharge process.
• Ensure patient safety and communicate with families and transportation services.
• Help reduce delays in admissions and improve hospital flow.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS Certification

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

The Discharge Lounge RN at MUSC Health coordinates patient discharge processes by identifying ready-for-discharge patients, circulating to units, and transferring eligible patients to the discharge lounge for waiting transport.

This role provides bedside care, ensures patient safety, communicates with families and transport services, and helps free inpatient beds to reduce admission delays and improve hospital flow.