Registered Nurse Observation- Discharge Staff - Kingwood, United States - HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Verified Company

Kingwood, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) **Registered Nurse Observation

Discharge Staff** you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits:

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, 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, longterm 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 employeeonly coverage to fulltime and parttime colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Registered Nurse Observation

Discharge Staff where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the wellbeing of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise

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 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 posthospital documentation.
Teaches patients/families/caregivers about a patient's medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and followup 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 timeconscious awareness and ability to prioritize. Distinguishes between low and highpriority activities.

What qualifications you will need:

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Minimum of 12 months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse is required in a hospital setting.
Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date).
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