Admissions/Discharge Nurse

Bassett Healthcare•Cooperstown, NY

36d•$42 - $63

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. The Discharge Nurse is accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process. The Discharge Nurse assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient needs. The Discharge Nurse develops a thorough, safe plan of care that encompasses all aspects of the patient's care needs at the time of discharge from the hospital. The Discharge Nurse contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork. The Discharge Nurse is accountable to assure the care provided is consistent with applicable standards, regulations, statutes and state, federal law. The Discharge Nurse serves as a resource for other staff and clinicians as required.

Requirements

Vocational/Technical Diploma in Professional Nursing Program, required
Or
2 Year/Associate Degree in Nursing, required
All RN's hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor's prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. BSN must be completed within 10 years. RN's licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement
Minimum 3 years RN experience, required
Minimum 1 year RN experience in surgical nursing, required
Current NYS License as an RN, required
BLS Certification required within 6 months from date of hire
Communication
Clinical Skills
Advocacy
Multi-Tasking
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching
Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking, fit testing
Occasional radiation/radiant energy
Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid
Frequent odors
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

Certification in surgical nursing, preferred

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with education preparation
Collects, analyzes and records relevant patient health data accurately in preparation of patient discharge with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback
Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems and care need for appropriate patient discharge with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation
Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient for a safe, comprehensive patient discharge with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation
Develops a plan of care prior to discharge describing the patients follow up care needs with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation
Implements and records interventions appropriate to the discharge to include required equipment, medication, wound care, community health support and follow up medical appointments with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation
Provides patient teaching at the level in which the patient understands the information given to them. The patient can demonstrate back to the nurse discharge information
Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by direct supervisory observation and random supervisory chart review
Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines, as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care, as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback
Documents a discharge note that demonstrates an understanding of the patient's discharge status and progress towards achievement of discharge goals (80-90%)
Provides nursing care as part of the Admission Process as required
Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity and rights
Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity, 100% of the time, as measured by no significant, substantiated patient or peer complaints received by the manager/supervisor
Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures, 100% of the time, as measured by random supervisory chart review
Acts on behalf of patients in an ethical manner 100% of the time, as measured by co-worker and patient feedback and managerial observation
Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice
Provides proof of current licensure validation to supervisor. (To achieve excellence, one must do this in a proactive, timely manner prior to due date.)
Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor
Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation
Participates in 13-18 hours of education activity related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor
Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial observation
Demonstrates operational problem-solving ability through written exemplar, coworker report or direct managerial observation
Participates in nursing research
Commits to an attitude of inquiry, research-based practice, and the advancement of nursing sciences as observed by managerial observation
Helps identify clinical problems requiring investigation as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Assists in the collection of data within a structured format as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Identifies clinical problems requiring investigation as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager