Outpatient Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Job Description

Summary: Monday - Friday, No Weekends and No Holidays • 8:30pm - 5:00pm The Cardiothoracic RN role supports a highly specialized outpatient practice caring for patients before and after complex cardiothoracic and vascular procedures

This position partners closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff to ensure patients are fully prepared for their visits and surgeries The RN plays a key role in coordinating care, supporting clinical workflows, and providing calm, knowledgeable guidance to patients facing major procedures

In this primarily administrative and coordination‑focused role, the RN manages, schedules diagnostic testing, processes orders, and performs phone triage through in‑basket and MyChart communications and prior authorizations.

Responsibilities

also include reviewing patient histories for completeness, assisting with follow‑up reminders, and supporting limited clinical tasks such as wound care and vital signs when needed

Patients are seen for conditions including open‑heart surgery, lung and esophageal procedures, and ongoing vascular care, offering a wide variety of clinical exposure

This role is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys a fast‑paced ambulatory environment, excels at multitasking and communication, and values teamwork The department is known for its highly supportive physicians, approachable nurse practitioners, and a long‑tenured, collaborative team culture

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on complex surgical care while working alongside a dedicated and compassionate team Provides general nursing care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care in diverse health care settings

The RN is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing The RN delegates nursing tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) using the criteria written in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act

According to department policies and nursing care standards, provides professional nursing care services to patients Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care provided to assigned patients.

Responsibilities

And Duties: 30% Assessment/Diagnosis Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and or individual. 30% Outcomes Identification/Planning Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs. 20% Implementation/Evaluation Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data. 10% Leadership - Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. 10% Operations As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree: NursingBLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing Additional Job Description: Cardiac, Med/Surg or Surgical experience is highly desired! Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department CTS Riverside Join us! . .. if you believe that learning is a life-long process

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Equal employment

is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment