Registered Nurse (RN) - Discharge Coordinator

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Nursing Administration
• Schedule: Full time, day shift, 5 8-hr shifts per week
• Hospital: Saint Thomas Midtown
• Location: Nashville, TN
  This RN will identify, establish, and facilitate expedited discharges while maintaining safety and quality. It is a highly collaborative position. This individual will work closely with the House Supervisor, all hospital departments, and senior hospital leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire.

Coordinate a centralized bed management system to facilitate efficient admissions and transfers, optimize occupancy and avoid delays in service.

• Communicate with clinical staff to determine status of pending discharges, transfers and bed availability and plan bed assignments accordingly.
• Review all admissions and transfers for clinical/unit appropriateness and medical necessity. Take appropriate action in the event criteria are not met or appropriate resources are not available.
• Provide direction and support to admissions coordinators to ensure efficient patient access and flow.
• Analyze bed management data, identify issues and potential resolutions and prepare reports for executive review