Discharge Plan of Care Registered Nurse

Description

Registered Nurse / RN - Discharge Plan of Care

Shift: Full time - Days

Location:

Medical City North Hills Hospital

As a Discharge Plan of Care Registered Nurse , your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn
-whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. Youll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Medical City North Hills!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Experience & Discharge Plan of Care Nurses responsible for ensuring that patients clearly understand their plan of care throughout their hospital stay and during the discharge process. This role bridges communication among physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families to provide one consistent, accurate message regarding treatment plans and post discharge‑ needs. The nurse supports patient experience initiatives, reduces communication gaps, and ensures safe, informed discharge practices.

Plan of Care Responsibilities:

* Collaborate daily with physicians to review, clarify, and confirm patient plans of care.

* Communicate the plan of care to patients and families in clear, understandable language.

* Reinforce communication to bedside nursing staff to ensure alignment and consistency.

* Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and provide updates on patient understanding.

* Assess patient comprehension and address questions or concerns using teach‑back methods.

* Serve as a liaison to bridge communication gaps between physicians, nursing, and patients.

* Support patient experience initiatives and help improve HCAHPS communication metrics.

Discharge Responsibilities:

* Review discharge instructions for accuracy and completeness.

* Verbally explain discharge instructions to patients and families, ensuring understanding.

* Clarify physician discharge orders with providers and nursing when needed.

* Confirm that follow‑up appointments, prescriptions, and post‑acute needs are communicated.

* Partner with Case Management and Social Work for complex or high‑risk discharges.

* Ensure documentation of all patient education and discharge interactions.

* Support initiatives aimed at reducing avoidable readmissions through strong patient education.

What qualifications you will need:

* (RN) Registered Nurse;
Current TX license

* Associate Degree; BSN preferred

* Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience

* Experience in patient education, case management, or patient experience roles

* Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date

Benefits

Medical City North Hills, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

* Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

* Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

* Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

* Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

* Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

* Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance,…