Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Float Pool, Transfer Center ,Part - Time, Days , ONA

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a registered nurse to oversee inpatient discharge processes, ensuring safe, timely and coordinated patient throughput. You will remove devices, complete discharge documentation, and educate patients on post-discharge care while collaborating with case managers and care teams.

The role emphasizes coordination with physicians, nurses, and other providers to optimize discharge timing and patient understanding of instructions across inpatient units.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required.
• Ohio RN license required.
• 3–5 years of experience in acute care inpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and support for inpatient discharge processes.
• Monitor discharge readiness and coordinate discharge to ensure safe patient flow.
• Collaborate with case managers, physicians, and nursing staff to address barriers to throughput and timely discharge.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO Employer.

Provides clinical oversite and support for hospital patient throughput related to the inpatient discharge process. Monitors patients for discharge readiness and appropriateness to wait for ride home in Discharge Hospitality Center. Completes Discharge paperwork in Electronic Medical Record. Removes medical devices such as IVs and telemetry monitoring equipment and completes education with patients on inpatient units. Collaborates with Case Managers, Physicians, direct care Nurses and other care providers to ensure patient safety and understanding of discharge instructions and times. Proactively identifies potential barriers to throughput and discharge. Facilitates and conducts post-discharge outreach communications with UC Health patients, ensuring appropriate follow- up actions are taken to meet the identified needs of the patient/family. Provides education and guidance related to patient questions and health needs.

Minimum Required: Associates Degree - Nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree. | Ohio- Active License for Registered Nurse. | 3 to 5 years of experience acute care inpatient hospital setting.