Discharge Lounge RN

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health is seeking a Discharge Nurse (RN) to lead safe and efficient discharge planning. You will prepare discharge documentation, educate patients on discharge instructions, and address questions from patients and families to facilitate timely discharges.

Responsibilities include documenting thoroughly, coordinating med-to-bed delivery, ensuring DME/oxygen delivery, and collaborating with Case Management while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Working-level knowledge of the English language (reading, writing, speaking).
• Minimum education for RN licensure and active Nevada RN license.
• Current BLS certification per American Heart Association standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates discharge from inpatient units to the discharge suite.
• Prepares, explains, and validates discharge instructions for patient and family.
• Educates patient on discharge instructions tailored to health care needs and age.
• Documents discharge thoroughly, including instructions and resources.
• Assesses and removes peripheral IV lines (no central lines).
• Coordinates Meds to Beds delivery and explains to patient/family.
• Ensures all ordered DME including oxygen is provided before discharge.
• Collaborates with Case Management/Social Work as needed.
• Responds to patient/visitor in distress and activates appropriate team.
• This position provides direct patient care during discharge process.

Job description

The posted pay range represents the long-term earning opportunity for the position, while starting pay is based on the experience, skills, and qualifications each candidate brings to the role.

Position Purpose

The Discharge Nurse (RN) is a clinical position that utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing discharge instructions to patients from the 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, removing patient peripheral intravenous lines, mitigating any remaining discharge barriers for patients discharging, and answering any discharge questions from patient or family members. The Discharge RN will meet the needs of the patient to help facilitate a timely and efficient discharge from the hospital.

Nature and Scope

This position:

• Facilitates the discharge of patients from inpatient units to the discharge suite.


• Patient discharge instructions are prepared and delivered in accordance with assessed needs from chart review and physician orders.


• Prepares, explains, and validates understanding of discharge instructions by patient and patient's family members if present.


• Education/instruction are provided specific to the patient's health care needs and age requirements.


• Documentation is consistent, complete, and thorough. Documentation includes discharge instructions and education resources.


• Assess for presence and remove any peripheral intravenous catheters (no central lines).


• Coordinate any Meds to Beds to be delivered and explained to patient and family if present.


• Ensure patient has received all ordered and approved Durable Medical Equipment (DME) including oxygen prior to discharging patient from the facility. Collaborate with Case Management/Social Work as needed.


• Respond to any patient/visitor in distress and activate appropriate response team.

This position does provide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Registered Nursing licensure in the State of Nevada.


• Experience: Preferred minimum two years' experience in acute setting.


• License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license.


• Certification(s): Current BLS certification by The American Heart Association standards.


• Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word. Must have the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.