Registered Nurse - Discharge Lounge

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

2d•$47 - $87•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced per diem Registered Nurse to join our Discharge Lounge. This Care Management team coordinates all aspects of in-patient care leading to a timely transition to the next level of care for patients on acute care units. They also serve as a liaison between patients, families, medical teams, nursing staff, social services, interdisciplinary team members, consulting and referring physicians and agencies involved in the care of patients from admission through the discharge process.

Requirements

Two years of recent inpatient nursing experience in Trauma/General Surgery, Critical and/or Acute Care, Emergency Care, or equivalent experience
One year of discharge planning experience and understanding of care coordination and transitions of care
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington
Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

Coordinates all aspects of in-patient care leading to a timely transition to the next level of care for patients on acute care units.
Serves as a liaison between patients, families, medical teams, nursing staff, social services, interdisciplinary team members, consulting and referring physicians and agencies involved in the care of patients from admission through the discharge process.