RN: Surgical Discharge & Care Coordination

NOTA; Omaha (NE); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NOTA is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate discharge planning for surgical patients, ensuring safe and timely transitions from inpatient care to home or rehab settings. The role collaborates with surgical teams, therapists, and social workers to craft individualized discharge plans.

Responsibilities include educating patients and caregivers on post-surgical care, arranging post-acute referrals, and ensuring accurate discharge documentation to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required.
• Must be a graduate of a nursing program accreditable by ACEN or CCNE and licensed as a nurse.
• Pathways exist for bridge program graduates to obtain licensure; current licensure must be active.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and manage discharge planning for surgical patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, physical/occupational therapy, social work, and case management to develop discharge plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on post-surgical care and follow-up requirements.
• Coordinate referrals to home health, equipment, or post-acute services and address barriers to discharge.
• Ensure discharge documentation is accurate and timely.

Connaissances

English language proficiency

Formation

Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license

ACEN or CCNE accreditation knowledge

Description du poste

NOTA is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate discharge planning for surgical patients, ensuring safe and timely transitions from inpatient care to home or rehab settings. The role collaborates with surgical teams, therapists, and social workers to craft individualized discharge plans.

Responsibilities include educating patients and caregivers on post-surgical care, arranging post-acute referrals, and ensuring accurate discharge documentation to support continuity of care.