Discharge/Admissions RN - Registered Nurse - PRN - Admissions Department
Per Diem, As needed: 12-hour shifts, variable
Your experience matters:
Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Discharge/Admissions RN - Registered Nurse - PRN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute:
An Discharge/Admissions RN - Registered Nurse - PRN who excels in this role:
· 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.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
· Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
· Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for:
Applicants should have a current State of TN or compact state RN license. Additional requirements include:
More about Starr Regional Medical Center:
Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.
EEOC Statement
"Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
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