Registered Nurse Discharge Suite
Company: Del Sol Medical Center
Location: El Paso
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our
nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for
patients. At Del Sol Medical Center our nurses set us apart from
any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Registered
Nurse Discharge Suite to join our healthcare family.BenefitsDel Sol
Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services
and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits
with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto
repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and
preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of
absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only
coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on
income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At Del Sol Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know
that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to
create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is
your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to
create the career path that fits their life - for life - and
empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our
Registered Nurse Discharge Suite opportunity.Job Summary and
QualificationsThe Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing
process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing discharge
instructions to patients in discharge suite in a safe and
proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Is
responsible for preparing discharge documentation, educating
patient on discharge instructions, mitigating some discharge
barriers for patients discharging home, and answering any discharge
questions from patient or family members. This position will assist
in the coordination of post-hospital needs of all patients going
home in order to promote quality, continuity of care and safety for
the patient. The Discharge RN will meet the needs of the patient,
to facilitate timely, and appropriate discharges from the hospital.
The Discharge RN will assist in patient advocacy. Provides direct
patient care based upon HCA and Las Palmas Del Sol Hospital
Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures
and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing
Assistants and Unit Secretaries. -
What will you do 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:EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 1-3 years of experience
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- Other preferred experience: Experience as a Patient Care
Technician in an acute care setting or capstone rotation in St.
David's HealthCare and Las Palmas Del Sol facilities.EDUCATION
REQUIRED
- Associate's Degree-Major: Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree-Major: BSN degree *
- Alternate Entry MSN ProgramLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Current Texas Registered Nursing license or identified compact
state license. (*If compact license, Texas license must be obtained
within 90 days of hire or establishment of Texas residency,
whichever occurs first)
- BLS required as per St. David's HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol
Policy Required upon hire
- ALS required as per St. David's HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol
Policy Required upon hire
- ENPC required as per St. David's HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol
Policy -
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- -- Note: All current employees who had PALS/PLS and were hired
prior to 4/1/2022, must obtain ENPC prior to PALS/PLS
Expiration.
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Certification Required within 60 days of hire and annually
- Annual Education
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- As a Registered Nurse caring for acute stroke and trauma
patients, you will be required to: Complete assigned stroke and
trauma education upon hire and maintain annual stroke and trauma
education per your unit direction
- Preferred: CEN (certified emergency nurse) -is a full service,
acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II
trauma designation. This facility has 300+ patient beds. Our
include emergency care, cardiac care, women's services, Level III
NICU, rehabilitation, a , and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center.
Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We
are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding
region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten
times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7
billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals
will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the
really great institutions will provide care with warmth,
compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist,
Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every
stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our
Registered Nurse Discharge Suite opening. Apply today and a member
of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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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