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**SHIFT:** FT Days 3 days 12 hours, 8:00am – 8:00pm

Position Summary

The Discharge Hospitality Suite (DHS) Registered Nurse plays a key role in facilitating safe, efficient, and patient-centered hospital discharges. Patients arriving to DHS are medically cleared for discharge and transitioned to the suite to complete final discharge processes in a comfortable, hospitality-focused environment.

The DHS RN focuses on discharge completion, patient education reinforcement, care coordination, and patient experience, serving as the final clinical touchpoint before the patient leaves the hospital.

Unit Overview

+ **DHS North:** 12 private beds

+ **DHS South:** 9-chair common hospitality-style discharge area

+ High patient turnover with an emphasis on teamwork, communication, and discharge efficiency

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

+ Completes final discharge processes for medically cleared patients in the DHS setting

+ Reinforces discharge education and reviews After Visit Summary (AVS) with patients and families

+ Reviews medications with patients and provides discharge medication education

+ Removes IVs, midlines, and PICC lines per policy and provider orders

+ Administers medications as appropriate prior to discharge

+ Coordinates patient transportation, family pickup, and ride arrangements

+ Communicates collaboratively with case management, social work, facilities, and patient transport

+ Completes final charting and discharge documentation in the electronic medical record

+ Provides a calm, welcoming, and hospitality-focused environment for patients awaiting discharge

+ Supports patient satisfaction by addressing comfort needs and utilizing available amenities

+ Escalates concerns appropriately **BENEFITS** Our competitive benefits package includes the following- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%- Tuition Reimbursement- PTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

**EDUCATION** - Grad of an Accredited Program

REQUIRED** **QUALIFICATIONS

+ Current Texas RN license in good standing

+ Minimum of 6 months recent acute care experience

+ Background in Med‑Surg /Telemetry preferred

+ BLS (American Heart Association) required

+ Must be able to pass Telemetry exam upon hire

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.