Admissions - Discharge Nurse - IMCU/Med Surg

The Admission/Discharge Registered Nurse coordinates care between members of the healthcare team. The Admission/Discharge nurse facilitates the admission process. The Admission/Discharge nurse facilitates the discharge by coordinating discharge instructions between the physicians, providing for patient education, and assuring medication reconciliation. The Admission/Discharge nurse plans, implements and evaluates care based on physician orders, current established Standards of Care, the Nurse Practice Act and the St. Catherine Hospital Policies and Procedures. The Admission/Discharge nurse collects patient/health data to determine a nursing diagnosis and identified expected patient outcomes for nursing interventions. The Admission/Discharge nurse prepares discharge instructions to assist team leaders to provide patient education, assure medication reconciliation, and coordinate instructions among the physicians. The Admission/Discharge nurse also prepares required documentation to facilitate transfers to another unit, or another facility. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Current professional registered nurse licensure by the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau. BSN preferred.Successful completion of St. Catherine Hospital Human Resources and Nursing Orientation Programs.Obtains and maintains current certification as required in specialty areas.

Created: 2025-11-15