Transition Care Nurse (RN)

Deaconess Health System • Evansville, IN

3d

About The Position

The Transition Care Nurse is responsible for contacting patients post discharge. Ensuring the client has everything needed to recover safely in the home setting, to identify any complications/issues that the client may be experiencing, and to ensure that appropriate follow-up appointments are scheduled and a plan is in place for the client to attend the appointment. The Transition Care Nurse will follow guidelines set for timeframes for completion of calls for those patients identified as high risk for readmission. Employee must be able to successfully complete job specific orientation and meet or exceed standards as identified in the criteria-based performance appraisal.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Indiana or other compact state
• Recent clinical experience in specific area required for specialty clinical groups or clusters
• Minimum of five years' relevant experience relevant clinical experience

Nice To Haves

• BSN

Responsibilities

• Contacting patients post discharge.
• Ensuring the client has everything needed to recover safely in the home setting.
• Identifying any complications/issues that the client may be experiencing.
• Ensuring that appropriate follow-up appointments are scheduled and a plan is in place for the client to attend the appointment.
• Following guidelines set for timeframes for completion of calls for those patients identified as high risk for readmission.
• Successfully completing job specific orientation and meeting or exceeding standards as identified in the criteria-based performance appraisal.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed