Discharge Lounge RN: Streamline Patient Departures

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Discharge Lounge RN II to collaborate with floor staff, identify patients ready for discharge, and coordinate transfers to the lounge. The role supports safe discharge and hospital flow by promptly freeing inpatient beds and communicating with families and transportation services.

Minimum requirements include an RN license in SC or a compact state and BLS certification; a BSN is preferred, with a BSN enrollment deadline for those with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred
• One year of RN experience required
• RN licensure in SC or compact state; BLS required

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with floor staff to identify patients ready for discharge
• Rounds on units to support discharges and coordinates transfer to Discharge Lounge
• Assists with discharge process, ensures patient safety and communicates with families and transportation services
• Facilitates hospital flow by freeing up inpatient beds promptly

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Discharge Lounge RN II to collaborate with floor staff, identify patients ready for discharge, and coordinate transfers to the lounge. The role supports safe discharge and hospital flow by promptly freeing inpatient beds and communicating with families and transportation services.

Minimum requirements include an RN license in SC or a compact state and BLS certification; a BSN is preferred, with a BSN enrollment deadline for those with an