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JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas. LPNs will be considered for Admit/DC in ER.
Experience
Minimum of one year experience in hospital practice preferred.
Physical
Normal hospital environment. Occasional exposure to fumes, odors, biological and electrical hazards. Normal/corrected eyesight with close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Uses computer, telephone, copier, fax, scanner and adding machine. Lifting up to 50 lbs., carrying up to 20 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs.
This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
JOB SUMMARY
The Admit Discharge Nurse is responsible for the admission interview, medication reconciliation, and discharge process. The position must possess excellent communication skills and function at a high level as a member of the collaborative team. The role of this position is pivotal in coordinating the care of the patient pre and post discharge to facilitate an efficient and effective acute care stay, and coordinate accurate information to the next provider(s) of care to minimize readmissions. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.
Vacancy caducado!