Registered Nurse - Admissions Discharge Nurse - Full Time

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The ADT is responsible for performing the daily tasks involved in the admission, transfer, and discharge process of patients within the inpatient units.   The ADT Nurse will be the patient’s primary point of contact for scheduling appointments, follow-ups, diagnostic testing and following the patient 30 days post discharge and decrease readmissions and return to the emergency department.  The ADT Nurse will coordinate all aspects of the patient's discharge process, and education along with the multidisciplinary team.  The ADT Nurse are the most important link between the patient and an exceptional outcome.  

• Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs at time of admission, transfer, and discharge. Reviews all orders on new admission, transfers, and discharges. 

• Communicates patients changes and condition with the assigned  team members as indicated Communicates with patient/family within 24 to 72 hours of admission.

• Communicates daily with the interdisciplinary team after rounds. Collaborates with Primary RN, case managers/social services during the patient's stay, Assumes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population, and facilitates outpatient resources that the patient may need in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Works with NP and other Providers throughout the stay to ensure patient will be ready for discharge by 12 noon. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families.

• Utilizes appropriate resources to assist in meeting those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery.

• Supports the patient discharge process in terms of medication reconciliation and finalizing discharge orders: completes the discharge summary, provides patient/family` education, and documents discharge teaching.

• Validates patient/family education and comprehension prior to discharge. Facilitates all follow-up appointments, and ensure ordered tests/procedures are scheduled prior to patients discharge. 

• Communicates with patient/family 24 hours post discharge and documents encounter in UChart (telephone encounter) Conducts patient follow up at the following intervals (7, 14 and 30 days) post discharge and as needed.

• Documents encounter in UChart (telephone encounter) Is a liaison between medical/surgical team for patients/family post discharge.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit.

• Serves as a direct care provider, as appropriate, to ensure positive outcomes. Maintains a safe and clean environment that promotes safety of patients/family throughout all environments of care.

• Complies with regulatory standards including National Patient Safety Goals. Demonstrates creativity and innovation in approach to complex problem solving.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s degree (BSN) required

Certification and Licensing:

• Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, ACLS, BLS certification from the American Heart Association required

Experience:

• Minimum three years recent nursing experience required

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Proven track record of building relationships with physicians, direct reports and key staff

• Moderate to advanced computer literacy

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures

• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e. sanitation, decontamination etc.)

• Excellent patient experience skills

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

U14