TCN Salary in Nigeria

TCN stands for Transitional Care Nurse (TCN), and are responsible for the smooth relocation of the patient from one hospital to another or from hospital to their Home Sweet Home.

Occupation:	TCN (Transitional Care Nurse)
Monthly Salary Range:	₦1519183 – ₦1719075
Average Monthly Salary:	₦1619129
Description:	Every healthcare center has transitional care nurses who are responsible for the smooth navigation of the post-hospitalization phase. Whether the patient is moving back home or shifting to another hospital for health reasons, a TCN will guide the individual in completing the hospital formalities and take the patient when the process is completed.
Minimum Qualification:	An individual must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or an associate degree to serve as a transitional care nurse.

Have you ever seen these dedicated individuals working in different hospitals and thought about how much they earn by serving as a TCN? If you are curious about TCN salary, then you are at the right place. In this article, we will shed light on the TCN salary and discover their compensation structure, so stay with us.

Overview of TCN Salary

Every healthcare center has transitional care nurses who are responsible for the smooth navigation of the post-hospitalization phase. Whether the patient is moving back home or shifting to another hospital for health reasons, a TCN will guide the individual in completing the hospital formalities and take the patient when the process is completed.

The lowest and highest salary a transitional care nurse receives in Nigeria is ₦ 1,519,183 and ₦ 1,719,075, respectively. Moreover, an individual must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or an associate degree to serve as a transitional care nurse.

You must have an idea about TCN salary in Nigeria from the above passage. So, on average, transitional care nurse makes up to ₦ 1599140 in a month.

Extras

Transitional care nurses usually don’t receive any bonuses or extras besides their salary. However, some bonuses that are awarded to transitional care nurses are transport facilities, housing facilities, and performance bonuses. Mind that not all transitional care nurses get these bonuses as these extras have special criteria and are only awarded to those nurses who fulfill these criteria.

Salary Structure

Just like any other profession, transitional care nurses or navigators also have several ranks based on their experience in the field. Transitional care nurses mainly serve in the following ranks in healthcare centers.

• Entry-level transitional care nurse
• Mid-level transitional care nurse
• Experienced transitional care nurse
• Senior-level transitional care nurse

The TCN salary based on experience in the field is not known to the public, but one thing is for sure: a senior transitional care nurse earns more than an entry-level transitional care nurse. Besides experience, an individual’s education and gender also influence TCN salary. The more qualified an individual is, the higher is his chances of receiving a handsome salary as a TCN.

Responsibilities of Transitional Care Nurse

Transitional care nurses play a comprehensive role in healthcare settings during the transitioning period from hospital care to post-discharge settings. The professional duties of transitional care nurses include the following.

Care Coordination

They coordinate and facilitate the patients to ease their transition from their hospital to home or any other healthcare setting. Also, they collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide full care to the patients.

Patient Assessment

Apart from aiding the transition process, they also assess and take care of the patient’s physical, emotional, and social needs. Also, provide personalized and self-care plans for the patients if needed.

Providing Health Education

The transitional care nurse does not only take care of the patient’s discharge phase. They also educate the patients and their families about post-discharge care, medication, and other self-care practices to ensure the good health of the patients.

Medication Briefing

A transitional care nurse ensures patient understand their medication before they get discharged. This includes briefing them about prescribed dosage and their potential side effects. They also collaborate with pharmacists and physicians to address the patient’s medication-related concerns.

Follow Up

Another important job role of a transitional care nurse is to conduct follow-ups via visits or calls to monitor the progress of the patient. This helps address any concerns or issues a patient is currently facing.

Advocate the Patient’s Rights

TCN also advocates the needs and preferences of the patients within the healthcare settings to safeguard the rights of the patients. Also, they assist patients in navigating through the healthcare system and accessing basic resources.

Dealing With Crisis

TCN also responds to crises or complications that may arise during the transition period. Also, they support families and patients emotionally who are facing challenges.

Documentation

Transitional care nurses also maintain an up-to-date record of the patient accurately. To analyze care plans, changes in plans, and patient’s progress.

Transitional care nurses play an important role in making the patient’s transmission process smooth and seamless. Apart from navigating the healthcare transition process, they also educate and emotionally support patients in their hard times.

Now you know the TCN salary, so what do you think? Are they getting paid enough for the multifaceted nature of their job?