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Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) RN Discharge Suite? At Las Palmas Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated RN Discharge Suite like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing discharge instructions to patients in Discharge Suite in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Is responsible for preparing discharge documentation, educating patient on discharge instructions, mitigating some discharge barriers for patients discharging home, and answering any discharge questions from patient or family members. This position will assist in the coordination of post-hospital needs of all patients going home in order to promote quality, continuity of care and safety for the patient. The Discharge RN will meet the needs of the patient, to facilitate timely, and appropriate discharges from the hospital. The Discharge RN will assist in patient advocacy. Provides direct patient care based upon HCA and Las Palmas Del Sol Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 1-3 Years
- Other preferred experience: Experience as a Patient Care Technician in an acute care setting or capstone rotation in St. David’s HealthCare and Las Palmas Del Sol facilities.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Associate’s Degree-Major: Nursing
- Bachelor’s Degree-Major: BSN degree *
- Alternate Entry MSN Program
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Current Texas Registered Nursing license or identified compact state license. (*If compact license, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire or establishment of Texas residency, whichever occurs first)
- BLS required as per St. David’s HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol Policy Required within 30 days
- ALS required as per St. David’s HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol Policy Required within 30 days
- ENPC required as per St. David’s HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol Policy Required within 6 months
- -- Note: All current employees who had PALS/PLS and were hired prior to 4/1/2022, must obtain ENPC prior to PALS/PLS Expiration.
- TNCC or ATCN required as per St. David’s HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol Policy Required within 6 months
- -- Note: Current employees hired prior to 4/1/2022, must obtain TNCC or ATCN by 12/31/2022.
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification Required within 60 days of hire and annually
- Annual Education
- As a Registered Nurse caring for acute stroke and trauma patients, you will be required to:
- Complete assigned stroke and trauma education upon hire and maintain annual stroke and trauma education per your unit direction
- Preferred: CEN (certified emergency nurse)
is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only . The facility offers a including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Discharge Suite opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
