RN I - Admission/Discharge - Flex

As a part of the healthcare team, the RN I-Admission/Discharge assumes primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized for patients of all ages. Utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborated approach to patient care. Assists in facilitation of the admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
• Determines and preforms within clinical, leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) quality patient care service and performance improvement through anticipating and effetely functioning in crisis/emergency situations based on sound judgment, escalation, and use of advanced skills.
• Manages resources, establishes prioritizes, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.
• Collaborates with case management and social work to facilitate throughput.
• Assist in the coordinates the admission, transfer, and discharge process across disciplines and service lines.
• Actively contributes to the overall positive patient experience through the use of excellent customer service skills.
• Utilizes bed tracking technology and collaborates with leadership and transfer center to facilitate throughput.

Interacts with patients, families, visitors and all members of the health care team to initiate plan of care. Must be able to work independently. Demonstrates leadership abilities along with mature judgment, initiative and proficiency in nursing skills. Must demonstrate positive leadership role-modeling, critical thinking, and problem resolution skills. Assess data reflective of the patients' status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides care according to department policies and procedures

Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college. BSN preferred.

Experience: I year acute care experience required.
Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia required.

Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
Other: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and customer service skills; must demonstrate positive leadership role modeling and problem resolution skills. Knowledgeable of basic computer and phone applications. Must successfully complete orientation and maintain requirements. Position requires lifting and long periods of standing bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc. May be exposed to infectious diseases, biohazard and hazardous materials including regulated wastes, and combative patients.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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