Patient Flow & Discharge RN - Transform Care Transitions

Winchester Hospital; Winchester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Hospital is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join the Patient Flow, Admissions & Discharge RN Team. This role focuses on coordinating admissions and discharges across hospital areas, enabling bedside nurses to focus more on direct patient care while improving throughput and patient outcomes.

The position requires Massachusetts RN licensure, a nursing degree from an accredited program, and at least two years of clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or state-approved RN program.
• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient admission assessments and documentation.
• Perform medication reconciliation and identify potential medication-related concerns.
• Coordinate and facilitate timely patient admissions and discharges.
• Provide individualized patient and family education regarding hospitalization, care plans, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to support care transitions.
• Advance patient throughput initiatives and care coordination efforts.
• Help reduce administrative demands on bedside nursing teams, creating greater capacity for direct patient care.
• Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and patient-centered excellence throughout the hospitalization journey.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Patient care

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Winchester Hospital is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join the Patient Flow, Admissions & Discharge RN Team. This role focuses on coordinating admissions and discharges across hospital areas, enabling bedside nurses to focus more on direct patient care while improving throughput and patient outcomes.

The position requires Massachusetts RN licensure, a nursing degree from an accredited program, and at least two years of clinical nursing experience.