RN Admissions Discharge

HCA Healthcare•Salem, VA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse for Admission and Discharge delivers patient-centered care and supports seamless transitions for patients entering and leaving acute care hospital settings. The role uses specialized assessment skills to help ensure patients are admitted to the appropriate care areas and discharged with the education and post-hospitalization care they need. The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting the organization’s mission and values, with the goal of providing an excellent patient experience and achieving optimal clinical outcomes. The nurse obtains admission histories and assessments, facilitates required documentation, and educates patients and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care. The position coordinates with House Supervisors and Nursing Administration to prioritize work and support smooth patient transitions.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, or BCLS Instructor certification, must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Associate degree or bachelor's degree.
No prior experience required.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Obtain nursing assessment histories and ensure proper admission to an inpatient care unit.
Communicate special circumstances to physicians or the care team and take appropriate action when needed, including reporting indications of abuse or neglect.
Complete or facilitate required documentation, including admission assessments, risk assessments, medication reconciliation, discharge paperwork, and post-hospital documentation.
Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, patient status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
Translate complex medical terminology to support patient and caregiver understanding.
Complete additional discharge documentation, education, and care for special patient populations to ensure compliance with discharge core measures.
Ensure patients, families, and caregivers receive discharge paperwork and other needed documentation, such as referrals for ongoing care and educational materials.
Coordinate with House Supervisors and Nursing Administration to prioritize workload and identify areas of greatest need.
Prioritize work using time-conscious awareness and distinguish between low- and high-priority activities.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.