RN Discharge Facilitator

University of Maryland Medical System; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Discharge Facilitator to drive patient throughput and coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes leading cooperative processes and ensuring the care plan is completed efficiently for the next level of care.

The position requires Maryland RN licensure, a BSN, and at least five years of clinical experience. ACLS, MSN, or specialty certifications are preferred, with strong communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Requires Maryland RN licensure or eligibility via Compact, per MD Board of Nursing.
• BSN is required.
• 5+ years of recent, applicable clinical experience in a similar setting.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• MSN or specialty certification preferred.
• Knowledge of discharge planning processes required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead clinically and work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead cooperative processes and organizational initiatives regarding patient throughput.
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient rounds to facilitate completion of the treatment/care plan.
• Prepare the patient for the next level of care.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication with the care team.

Skills

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Interpersonal communication

Education

Maryland RN licensure

BSN

Job description

Job Requirements

A Discharge Facilitator leads cooperative processes and organizational initiatives regarding patient throughput, participates with multidisciplinary patient rounds to facilitate completion of the treatment/care plan and prepares the patient for the next level of care.

Job Requirements

A Discharge Facilitator leads cooperative processes and organizational initiatives regarding patient throughput, participates with multidisciplinary patient rounds to facilitate completion of the treatment/care plan and prepares the patient for the next level of care.

Work Experience

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlines through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
• BSN is required
• 5 or more years of recent, applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.
• BLS for the Healthcare Profession (CPR and AED) from American Heart Association certification required.
• Advance Cardiac Life Support from American Heart Association (ACLS) Certification preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• MSN preferred.
• Demonstrates Knowledge of discharge planning process is required.
• Demonstrated evidence of professional growth and development through enrollment in a degree program such as one of the following: specialty certification; teaching in formal hospital programs; teaching in formal programs outside of hospital; member of professional association.
• Demonstrated ability to assume a clinical leadership role.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems to manage patient information
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Demonstrated/documented highly effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
  

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $35.08-$52.64
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide