Overview
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Discharge/Admission Nurse (RN) for our Administrative Department. This job is permanent, PRN.
*Benefits Include:*
* Competitive Pay
* Free onsite parking
* Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
* 401(k) plan with company match
* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
*Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:*
* Documents patient care given.
* Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
* Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including admission, patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
* Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
* Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
* Establishes and maintains efficient methods of ensuring the medical necessity and appropriateness of all hospital admissions.
* Performs admission assessments and required documentation on ER direct admits, surgery, and inpatient.
* Consults with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team regularly to evaluate patient’s status and appropriateness of medical care, including admissions, length of stay, transfer, and discharge.
* Monitor’s patient and family satisfaction.
* Participates in discharge planning including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and coordinating community resources. Provides discharge education and resource referrals to patients.
* Performs chart reviews to identify actual or potential issues with service delivery, patient outcomes, and satisfaction, compliance, cost, and reimbursement.
*Minimum Education:*
Associate’s degree in Nursing:
â–¡ Preferred X Required
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing:
X Preferred â–¡ Required
*Required Licenses:*
[Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse
Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact state
*Required Skills:*
Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Must achieve a passing score of 85% on the Medication Administration Exam
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**Organization:** **Starr Regional Medical Center*
**Title:** *Discharge/Admission Nurse – PRN*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Athens*
**Requisition ID:** *7412-7240*
