Discharge Registered Nurse

Parrish Medical Center Nursing; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Titusville, Florida, is seeking a qualified Discharge RN to facilitate safe patient transitions. The role involves reviewing discharge orders, providing patient education, and collaborating with care teams to ensure continuity of care. Applicants should have an Associate Degree in Nursing, state licensure as an RN in Florida, and at least two years of experience. This part-time position includes benefits starting on day one, such as health insurance and a retirement program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN education program (accredited preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.
• State of Florida RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient transitions to home or other settings.
• Review discharge orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide patient and family education on medication and self-care.

Skills

Patient education

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Sign On Bonus Available

Department: Float Pool

Schedule/Status

11:00am-7:30pm; Part Time

Standard Hours/Week

16

General Description

Under the general supervision of Mission Control, the Discharge RN is responsible for facilitating a patient’s safe transition to home or another setting at hospital discharge. The RN, utilizing the Person-and-Family-Centered Care Model, recognizes and addresses family needs and preferences, and integrates family caregivers as partners in care demonstrating mutual trust and respect. The role includes reviewing discharge orders, providing patient and family education on medications, follow-up appointments, and self-care instructions and ensuring all required documentation is complete. The Discharge RN collaborates with physicians, case managers, social workers, and other care partners to reduce re‑admissions, promote continuity of care and supports patient admissions to the unit to support patient and hospital needs. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Review provider discharge orders for accuracy and completeness and clarify discrepancies as needed.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education on medications, treatments, follow up appointments, warning signs and self‑care instructions.
• Instruct patients and families on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and answer patient questions to make informed decisions about their health and treatment. Use tools such as teach‑back to confirm understanding.
• For admission of patients, complete a physical and psychosocial assessment including growth and development of the patient. Record and analyze patient medical history, medication history, symptoms, and conditions. Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of planned interventions in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes. Document and use appropriate communication actions to maintain continuity.
• Communicate effectively with care partners, physicians, patients, families, and other health care team members. Includes the person/family to actively participate in face‑to‑face bedside handoff/handover report; communicates in SBAR format for all handoff/handover reports and changes in patient’s status to the Care Team. Follows the chain of command.
• Documentation is concise, pertinent, and legible, in the appropriate form and according to accepted standards. Nursing care is provided in an organized, timely, safe, cost‑effective manner.
• Participates in Quality Monitoring/Performance Improvement. Incorporates Evidence Based practices into daily care.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.

Requirements

Formal Education

Graduate of an RN education program (accredited preferred); Associate Degree in Nursing required.

Bachelor Degree in Nursing preferred

Work Experience

At least 2 years experience

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

State of Florida RN

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications must be obtained through the AHA

Part Time Benefits

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

• Benefits Start on Day 1
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits

Annual Accrual of 72 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours