Discharge Coordinator jobs in Florence, SC

Qualifications

Education:

• Associates’ degree (ASN) in Nursing required.
• Bachelors’ degree (BSN) in Nursing preferred.

Experience:

• One (1) year orthopedic surgery experience required; two (2) years preferred.
• Two (2) years acute care experience preferred.
• One (1) year surgical experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina in good standing (SCLLR) required.
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) certification preferred. 

Special Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with co-workers, nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
• Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in emergency situations.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to difficult patients.
• Stress level high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
• Physical surroundings generally pleasant and comfortable.
• Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous materials.
• Prolonged standing and walking required.