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Carilion Clinic

RN I - ADMISSION/DISCHARGE

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$33.52 - $50.28/hr

R161376 RN I - ADMISSION/DISCHARGE (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: The RN I Admission and Discharge coordinates patient care and supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes ...

Carilion Clinic

RN I - ADMISSION/DISCHARGE

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$33.52 - $50.28/hr

R161376 RN I - ADMISSION/DISCHARGE (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: The RN I Admission and Discharge coordinates patient care and supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes ...

Carilion Clinic

RN I

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$33.52 - $50.28/hr

R161376 RN I - ADMISSION/DISCHARGE (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: The RN I Admission and Discharge coordinates patient care and supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes ...

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What is an Admission Discharge RN?

Admission Discharge Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses responsible for managing the admission and discharge processes of patients in healthcare facilities. They conduct patient assessments, collect medical histories, coordinate with physicians and other staff, and ensure all necessary documentation is completed accurately. Their work helps streamline patient flow, reduce delays, and improve the overall efficiency and safety of transitions into and out of care. Admission Discharge RNs play a crucial role in patient education, ensuring individuals and families understand care instructions and follow-up plans. This specialty allows other nurses to focus on bedside care while admissions and discharges are handled efficiently.

How does an Admission Discharge RN typically collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient transitions?

An Admission Discharge RN works closely with physicians, social workers, case managers, and other nursing staff to coordinate patient admissions and discharges efficiently. They play a key role in communicating patient needs, updating care plans, and ensuring all necessary documentation is completed for seamless transitions. By actively participating in team meetings and handoffs, they help minimize delays, reduce readmission risks, and support optimal patient outcomes. This collaborative approach is essential for maintaining continuity of care and addressing any potential barriers during the transition process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Admission Discharge RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Admission Discharge RN, you need a solid nursing background with RN licensure, strong assessment skills, and experience in care coordination. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, hospital admission/discharge protocols, and patient documentation tools is crucial. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are vital to ensure smooth patient transitions, accurate information transfer, and optimal patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Admission Discharge Rn vs Medical Assistant?

AspectAdmission Discharge RnMedical Assistant
CredentialsRegistered Nurse licensePost-secondary diploma or certificate
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, discharge planningDoctor's offices, clinics, outpatient settings
Job FocusPatient assessments, discharge planning, care coordinationAdministrative tasks, basic clinical support

The Admission Discharge RN and Medical Assistant roles differ mainly in credentials, scope, and work environment. Admission Discharge RNs have nursing licenses and focus on patient assessments and discharge planning in clinical settings. Medical Assistants typically have a diploma and handle administrative and basic clinical tasks in outpatient environments. Both roles are essential but serve different functions within healthcare facilities.

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Registered Nurse RN Admission Discharge

Richmond, VA • On-site

Methodist Hospital Northeast
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about Methodist Hospital Northeastexternal

$33.74 - $50.62/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Methodist Healthcare System rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Registered Nurse RN Admission Discharge

Hourly Wage Estimate: $33.74 - $50.62 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

As a Registered Nurse RN Admission Discharge, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn, whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse for Admission and Discharge, the top priority is delivering exceptional patient-centered care. They are dedicated to ensuring a seamless and efficient transition for patients coming in and out of acute care hospital settings. Specialized assessment skills help ensure that patients are placed in the appropriate care areas and discharged. We offer education and post-hospitalization care as necessary. Their main focus is advocating for patients, families, and caregivers while embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values. The goal is to give an unmatched patient experience and attain optimal clinical outcomes.

What a RN Admission Discharge does in this role:

  • Obtains a nursing assessment history, and ensures proper inpatient care unit admission. Takes appropriate action when needed, such as communicating special circumstances to physicians and/or care team or reporting indications of abuse or neglect.
  • Completes and facilitates the completion of required documentation, such as admission assessments, risk assessments, medication reconciliation, discharge paperwork, and post-hospital documentation.
  • Teaches patients/families/caregivers about a patient's medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete knowledge.
  • Completes extra discharge documentation, education, and discharge care for special patient populations, to ensure compliance with core measures for discharge.
  • Ensures patients /families/caregivers receive copies of discharge paperwork and any other documentation needed, such as referrals for ongoing care, educational materials, etc.
  • Coordinates with House Supervisors/Nursing Administration to prioritize workload and identify greatest need areas to ensure smooth patient transitions.
  • Demonstrates a time-conscious awareness and ability to prioritize. Distinguishes between low and high-priority activities.
What qualifications you will need:
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
  • Current Registered Nurse License in Virginia or Current Multistate Compact License.
  • 2+ years of current nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
  • 1 year of medical surgical, progressive care, or trauma telemetry nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
  • Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) Certification.

Johnston-Willis Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 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
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse RN Admission Discharge opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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