LPN, Discharge Lounge, 32 Hours (Days)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an LPN to support the Discharge Lounge, coordinating patient flow and monitoring patients awaiting transportation and medications. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and smooth transitions from hospital to home or another level of care.

Collaborating with inpatient units, pharmacy, transportation services, and the interdisciplinary team, you will help ensure a seamless discharge, accurate medication reconciliation, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current LPN license in good standing in MA.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and support patients transferred to the Discharge Lounge from inpatient units, procedural areas, and ambulatory care settings.
• Monitor patients while they await transportation, medications, family pickup, or transfer to another facility.
• Perform ongoing observation of patients within the scope of LPN practice.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and escalate as needed.
• Coordinate patient transportation and discharge arrangements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN licensure

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Discharge Lounge plays a key role in supporting safe, efficient, and patient-centered transitions from the hospital to home or another level of care. The LPN is responsible for coordinating and facilitating patient flow within the Discharge Lounge, monitoring patients awaiting transportation, medications, and promptly identifying and responding to changes in patient condition.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Discharge Lounge plays a key role in supporting safe, efficient, and patient-centered transitions from the hospital to home or another level of care. The LPN is responsible for coordinating and facilitating patient flow within the Discharge Lounge, monitoring patients awaiting transportation, medications, and promptly identifying and responding to changes in patient condition. Working collaboratively with inpatient units, procedural areas, transportation services, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary team members, the LPN helps ensure a seamless discharge experience while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

Position:

LPN

Department:

Discharge Lounge

Schedule:

32 Hours (Days)

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

Patient Care and Monitoring

• Receive and support patients transferred to the Discharge Lounge from inpatient units, procedural areas, and ambulatory care settings.
• Monitor patients while they await transportation, medications, family pickup, or transfer to another facility.
• Perform ongoing observation of patients within the scope of LPN practice.
• Recognize, respond to, and elevate changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider or sending unit nurse.
• Initiate emergency response procedures and obtain assistance as appropriate.
• Facilitate the safe and efficient flow of patients through the Discharge Lounge.
• Verify completion of discharge requirements prior to patient arrival, including discharge orders, After Visit Summary (AVS), patient education, and medication reconciliation completed by the sending unit.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff regarding medication delivery and communicate any concerns to the sending unit.
• Coordinate patient transportation, including family pickup, ride services, wheelchair assistance, ambulance transportation, or other discharge arrangements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and families.

Care Coordination and Communication

• Communicate effectively with inpatient nursing units, procedural areas, case management, pharmacy, transportation services, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide updates regarding patient status, transportation delays, or discharge barriers.
• Escalate concerns that may impact patient safety, discharge efficiency, or patient experience.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced clinical environment requires frequent communication and coordination across multiple departments.
• Requires prolonged standing, walking, pushing wheelchairs, and assisting patients with mobility as needed.
• May care for patients with varying medical, surgical, and psychosocial needs while awaiting discharge.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

Education

Job Requirements

Graduate of an accredited (LPN) Practical Nursing program.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification

Knowledge And Skills

• Promote patient safety and satisfaction throughout the discharge process.
• Support organizational goals related to patient flow, throughput, and length of stay reduction.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and customer service excellence.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and nursing standards of practice.
• Proficiency in EPIC and standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Compensation Range

$0.00- $0.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans