Registered Nurse Discharge Suite - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Do 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.

Benefits

Del 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.

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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 Qualifications

The 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
• • 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 Program

LICENSES 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 
• • -- 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
• • 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)

Del Sol Medical Center 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 range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic, 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.