Med-Surg Nurse: Patient-Centered Care & Discharge Planning

Health Here; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in Washington, DC seeks a professional nurse to provide comprehensive medical-surgical care from admission through discharge. You will assess patients, develop care plans, coordinate with the healthcare team, and educate patients and families to support recovery.

The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based practice with discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care. A BSN and RN licensure are expected, with strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective communication and patient education skills.
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs and clinical status.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding and recovery.
• Support continuity of care through discharge planning and transition activities.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Patient education

Clinical nursing

Education

BSN degree

RN licensure

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Health Here in Washington, DC seeks a professional nurse to provide comprehensive medical-surgical care from admission through discharge. You will assess patients, develop care plans, coordinate with the healthcare team, and educate patients and families to support recovery.

The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based practice with discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care. A BSN and RN licensure are expected, with strong clinical judgment and communication skills.