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Registered Nurse – Discharge Lounge

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE – DISCHARGE LOUNGE (FULL-TIME)

Shift: Flex Shift
Location: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a proud member of the MediSys Health Network
Salary: $55.91 /hour + Differentials and Full Benefits
Benefits: Full 1199 SEIU Union Benefits Package

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Discharge Lounge Unit. This role is ideal for RNs who are dedicated to improving patient flow and enhancing the discharge experience.

The Discharge Lounge is a specialized area where medically cleared patients wait comfortably while final discharge details—such as medications, paperwork, or transportation—are completed. The goal is to improve hospital efficiency and patient satisfaction by freeing up inpatient beds and providing a more relaxed discharge environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and support patients awaiting final discharge.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (pharmacy, transport, case management) to ensure timely discharges.
  • Provide education and discharge instructions to patients and families.
  • Ensure patient comfort with access to snacks, beverages, blankets, and entertainment.
  • Maintain clear communication with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient status.
  • Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and discharge coordination.

Tagged as: registered nurse (rn) – discharge lounge; acute care / med-surg nursing; patient flow & discharge coordination

Requirements
  • Active RN license in New York State.
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
  • 5 years of acute care experience, especially in Med/Surg or similar settings.
  • Experience with the discharge process and patient flow coordination preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required
  • PALS or NRP – Preferred depending on prior unit experience

SKILLS:

  • Strong IV skills
  • Proficiency in Epic or similar EMR systems
  • Excellent communication and patient education abilities
  • High level of compassion, empathy, and professionalism
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
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