Description
Initiate and lead the discharge process of patients, involving all relevant professionals to expedite discharges. Assist bed and capacity management across the whole hospital.
Alternative labels
initiate discharge process led by nurses
plan nurse-led discharges
carry out discharge process of patients
carry out nurse-led discharges
carry out nurse led discharge
carry out nurse led discharges
initiate nurse-led discharge process
initiate nurse-led discharge
carry out nurse-led discharge management
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Carry out nurse-led discharge is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Specialist nurse: Specialist nurses promote and restore people’s health, and diagnose and care within a specific branch of the nursing field. Examples of such specialist nursing jobs include but are not restricted to; ambulatory care nurse, advanced practice nurse, cardiac nurse, dental nurse, community health nurse, forensic nurse, gastroenterology nurse, hospice and palliative care nurse, paediatric nurse, public health nurse, rehabilitation nurse, renal nurse and school nurse. Specialist nurses are general care nurses prepared beyond the level of a nurse generalist and authorised to practice as specialists with specific expertise in a branch of the nursing field.
Advanced nurse practitioner: Advanced nurse practitioners are in charge of promoting and restoring patients` health, provide diagnosis and care in advanced settings, coordinating care within areas of chronic disease management, providing integrated care, and supervising assigned team members. Advanced nurse practitioners are general care nurses who have acquired an expert knowledge base, complex decision making skills and clinical competencies for expanded clinical practice on advanced level.
Optional skill
Carry out nurse-led discharge is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Nurse responsible for general care: Nurses responsible for general care are in charge of promoting and restoring patients` health by providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. They also supervise assigned team members.
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