Summary

The Discharge Lounge RN collaborates closely with floor staff to identify patients ready for discharge, rounds on the units throughout the day to proactively support discharges, and coordinates the transfer of eligible patients to the lounge, where they can wait comfortably until their transportation or final arrangements are complete. In addition to providing basic patient care, the RN assists with the discharge process, ensures patient safety, offers necessary support, and communicates with families and transportation services. By freeing up inpatient beds promptly, this role helps reduce delays in admissions and enhances overall hospital flow.

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Discharge Lounge RN collaborates closely with floor staff to identify patients ready for discharge, rounds on the units throughout the day to proactively support discharges, and coordinates the transfer of eligible patients to the lounge, where they can wait comfortably until their transportation or final arrangements are complete. In addition to providing basic patient care, the RN assists with the discharge process, ensures patient safety, offers necessary support, and communicates with families and transportation services. By freeing up inpatient beds promptly, this role helps reduce delays in admissions and enhances overall hospital flow.

Job Summary/Purpose

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift

4-10 hour day shifts, Tuesday-Saturday. Rotating weekends. 40 hours per week.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking continuously; ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted; ability to deal effectively with stressful situations; ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Requirements

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
Minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse
Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred
RN staff with Associate or Diploma degree hired on or after July 1, 2013 must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain BSN within four years

Company overview

MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.