Surgical Discharge RN — Coordinated Veteran Care

Veterans Health Administration; Omaha (NE); In loco; USD 66.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Registered Nurse in Omaha, NE to coordinate discharge planning for surgical patients, ensuring safe transitions from inpatient care to home or post-acute settings.

Duties include assessing discharge needs, collaborating with surgeons and rehab teams, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating referrals, and minimizing avoidable readmissions through proactive planning. Monday–Friday schedule.

Mansioni

• Assess discharge needs for surgical patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, and rehabilitation teams to create individualized discharge plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on post-surgical care and warning signs.
• Coordinate referrals to home health, durable medical equipment, or rehab services.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge (housing, transportation, caregiver support).
• Ensure discharge documentation is accurate and follow-up appointments are scheduled.

Conoscenze

Discharge planning coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Readmission prevention

Descrizione del lavoro

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Registered Nurse in Omaha, NE to coordinate discharge planning for surgical patients, ensuring safe transitions from inpatient care to home or post-acute settings.

Duties include assessing discharge needs, collaborating with surgeons and rehab teams, educating patients and caregivers, coordinating referrals, and minimizing avoidable readmissions through proactive planning. Monday–Friday schedule.