Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Discharge/Admission Nurse (RN) for our Administrative Department. This job is permanent, full time.   

Benefits Include:

$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicantsCompetitive Pay Free onsite parkingHealth Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees 401(k) plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants 

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

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.
Minimum Education:
Associate’s degree in Nursing:□ Preferred X Required
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing: X Preferred □ RequiredRequired Licenses:
[Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse
Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact stateRequired Skills:
Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Must achieve a passing score of 85% on the Medication Administration Exam
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran