Discharge RN: Lead Safe, Smooth Patient Transitions

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Discharge Registered Nurse (RN) to coordinate safe, timely discharges, educate patients, and ensure continuity of care across the care team.

As a member of the Patient Care Team, the Discharge RN collaborates with physicians, case management, social work, and interdisciplinary members to assess discharge needs, prepare patients and families, and document discharge plans in accordance with hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana RN license or compact state license accepted.
• BLS-CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates patient discharges, ensuring readiness and appropriate timing.
• Collaborates with physicians, case management, social work, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement discharge plans.
• Assesses patient needs for discharge, including home care, equipment, medications, and follow-up services.
• Provides comprehensive discharge education to patients and families, including medication instructions, follow-up appointments, and self-care guidelines.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of discharge documentation in accordance with hospital policy.
• Reviews and reconciles discharge medications demonstrates competency in medication administration and patient teaching.
• Utilizes healthcare technology and electronic medical records efficiently.
• Demonstrates competency in use of unit-specific equipment and technology, including Smart Pumps as applicable.
• Interprets and implements physician discharge orders appropriately.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and/or discharge planning meetings.
• Promotes patient safety and adherence to evidence-based practices during the discharge process.
• Identifies and addresses barriers to discharge and escalates concerns as needed.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to discharge planning.
• Demonstrates service excellence through effective communication, bedside reporting, and patient-centered care practices.
• Maintains cultural competence and addresses the diverse needs of patients and families.
• Evaluates ethical considerations related to discharge planning and patient care transitions.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and contributes to process enhancements related to discharge efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and coordinates with support staff to ensure completion of discharge activities.

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing.

Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license as Registered Nurse.

BLS-CPR Certified.

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Discharge Registered Nurse (RN) to coordinate safe, timely discharges, educate patients, and ensure continuity of care across the care team.

As a member of the Patient Care Team, the Discharge RN collaborates with physicians, case management, social work, and interdisciplinary members to assess discharge needs, prepare patients and families, and document discharge plans in accordance with hospital policy.