Discharge Lounge RN

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Reno, NV seeks an experienced Discharge Nurse (RN) to direct and deliver comprehensive discharge instructions for patients. You will prepare discharge documentation, educate patients, and remove IVs as part of safe, timely discharges.

The role requires RN licensure in Nevada, BLS certification, and acute care experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and patient education are essential.

Qualifications

• Working-level knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Registered Nurse licensure in Nevada.
• Two years' acute care experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient discharge from inpatient units to the discharge suite.
• Prepare and deliver discharge instructions based on chart review and physician orders.
• Explain and validate patient and family understanding of discharge instructions.
• Provide education specific to patient health care needs and age requirements.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and thorough.
• Assess and remove peripheral IV catheters (no central lines).
• Coordinate Meds-to-Beds delivery and explanations to patient/family.
• Ensure delivery of ordered DME including oxygen prior to discharge; collaborate with Case Management/Social Work as needed.
• Respond to distressed patients/visitors and activate appropriate response team.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse license (NV)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Word

Job description

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

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

• 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.