RN Discharge PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

401(k) Plan with match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse for Admission and Discharge to deliver patient-centered care and ensure seamless transitions for inpatients and those discharged. You will advocate for patients and families while aligning with the hospital’s mission and values.

The role emphasizes accurate assessments, thorough documentation, patient and family education, and coordination with care teams to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support to be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support to be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN)
• Registered Nurse degree required (ADN or BSN)
• No Travel Required
• 2 years of experience required

Responsibilities

• Obtains a nursing assessment history and facilitates admission to the appropriate inpatient unit
• Completes and documents admission assessments, risk assessments, medication reconciliation, discharge paperwork, and post-hospital documentation
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers about condition, treatment plan, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures
• Performs discharge education and ensures core measures compliance for discharge
• Provides copies of discharge paperwork and referrals for ongoing care as needed
• Coordinates with House Supervisors and Nursing Administration to prioritize workload and ensure smooth patient transitions
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and distinguish high- vs. low-priority activities

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Care coordination

Time management

Education

RN degree (ADN or BSN)

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse for Admission and Discharge, the top priority is delivering exceptional patient-centered care. They are dedicated to ensuring a seamless and efficient transition for patients coming in and out of acute care hospital settings. Specialized assessment skills help ensure that patients are placed in the appropriate care areas and discharged. We offer education and post-hospitalization care as necessary. Their main focus is advocating for patients, families, and caregivers while embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values. The goal is to give an unmatched patient experience and attain optimal clinical outcomes.

What will you do in this role:

• Obtains a nursing assessment history, and ensures proper inpatient care unit admission. Takes appropriate action when needed, such as communicating special circumstances to physicians and/or care team or reporting indications of abuse or neglect.


• Completes and facilitates the completion of required documentation, such as admission assessments, risk assessments, medication reconciliation, discharge paperwork, and post-hospital documentation.


• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about a patient’s medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete knowledge.


• Completes extra discharge documentation, education, and discharge care for special patient populations, to ensure compliance with core measures for discharge.


• Ensures patients /families/caregivers receive copies of discharge paperwork and any other documentation needed, such as referrals for ongoing care, educational materials, etc.


• Coordinates with House Supervisors/Nursing Administration to prioritize workload and identify greatest need areas to ensure smooth patient transitions.


• Demonstrates a time-conscious awareness and ability to prioritize. Distinguishes between low and high-priority activities.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date


• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date(RN)


• Registered Nurse Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree


• No Travel Required


• 2 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence


• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling


• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital has been serving the Hudson, FL community since 1981. As a 392-bed acute care facility and designated Level II Trauma Center, we are home to the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute and employ over 350 physicians and 1,300 staff members. We were the first hospital in northwest Pasco County to offer a comprehensive cardiac and open-heart program, and our commitment to quality has earned us recognition for innovative care. Our accredited Heart Institute, Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, and programs in Cancer Care, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgery exemplify our high‑quality services. With over 100,000 procedures performed, we are dedicated to excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.”

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.