Registered Nurse - Discharge Planning

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates cost-effective, high quality patient transitions of care and outcomes by collaborating with staff and providing guidance, education, and support to assigned patients.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.
• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages discharge planning activities.
• Completes a comprehensive assessment of the patient's overall medical condition, financial status, emotional status, and support system to develop a discharge plan for post hospital care.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members, including physicians and nurses.
• Provides patients and families with information and education on post hospital care options and available resources.
• Facilitates patient referrals to external healthcare facilities and/or other community services
• Ensures all necessary paperwork and documentation are completed accurately and timely
• Monitors patient progress and modifies the discharge plans as necessary
• Communicates with Manager, Director, and/or Physician Advisor on complex discharge planning issues and delays in service.
• Trains new employees, students, or interns as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees