Growth-Oriented RN: Discharge, Education & Telemetry Lead

Aetna; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Aetna, based in Lorain, OH, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a mid-level contract role. The job emphasizes ownership, patient education, and discharge planning with a focus on comfort and quality care in every patient interaction.

The position involves coordinating care, teaching patients, and ensuring safety through equipment checks and rapid trauma response. Growth coaching and flexible benefits are highlighted in the package.

Qualifications

• Proven Discharge Planning judgment when the textbook answer doesn't fit.
• Growth mindset that uses feedback as fuel.
• Proven leadership experience guiding mid-level initiatives.
• Curiosity and a continuous drive to sharpen your healthcare craft.
• Experience translating Patient Education complexity for a non-technical audience.
• Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a tight-knit team.
• The composure to deliver bad news early and clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support care delivery across Aetna's Lorain, OH facility.
• Coach patients through Patient Education and Discharge Planning regimens until routines stick.
• Log every Patient Education reading into the registry as required for continuity of care.
• Stock the crash cart and verify expiration dates.
• Operate and maintain clinical equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Stabilize trauma arrivals at Lorain, OH, during the primary survey.
• Run point on Telemetry Monitoring education days, translating guidance for patients.

Skills

Leadership experience

Growth mindset

Discharge Planning judgment

Communication to non-technical

Team collaboration

Deliver bad news calmly

HIPAA awareness

Job description

Aetna, based in Lorain, OH, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a mid-level contract role. The job emphasizes ownership, patient education, and discharge planning with a focus on comfort and quality care in every patient interaction.

The position involves coordinating care, teaching patients, and ensuring safety through equipment checks and rapid trauma response. Growth coaching and flexible benefits are highlighted in the package.