Staff RN Admit​/Discharge - Discharge Lounge HPW - Per Diem - Varies

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Supports the admission, discharge, and transfer process to facilitate patient throughput in the organization. Consistently maintains open communication to assist in the admission and discharge needs of the organization. Serves to ensure a safe and efficient admission and discharge process for patients through collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and patient support system; use of teach back methodology, and referrals to external community services as appropriate.

Works on various units throughout the shift based on the admission and discharge volumes as an integral member of the healthcare team.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Four years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Previous Telemetry experience preferred.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary to communicate effectively and utilize effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills to support a cohesive multidisciplinary team and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Critical thinking, logic and reasoning skills to address complex situations.
• Demonstrates responsiveness to needs of patients, other care team members, and self.
• Special Training:
  Possesses computer skills, including data input into multiple systems, working knowledge of windows based applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
  Ability to organize and prioritize, in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to leverage interdepartmental relationships to remove obstacles.
• Ability to learn hospital based programs for access to lab results, bed‑tracking, and other areas.
• Able to abstract medical information.

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients on admission and documents in the EHR.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with primary nurse on patients’ admission needs.
• Ensures all home medication lists are accurate and up to date in the EHR.
• Orients patient and family to room, hospital, and nurse call system.
• Provides and documents education to patient and families.
• Works in partnership with the throughput team to assist with early discharges.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with primary nurse on patient discharge needs.
• Provides discharge education to patient and family.
• Ensures all required admission and discharge tasks are complete prior to patient discharge.
• Documents discharge instructions and education provided in EMR.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Frequent physical demands include:
Sitting , Standing , Walking , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional physical demands include:
Continuous physical demands include:
Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs. Sensory Requirements include:
Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following:
Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity.

Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health Benefits